p53 MODULATORS AND USES THEREOF

ABSTRACT

Described herein, inter alia, are p53 modulator compounds and methods of using the same. In an aspect is provided a p53 protein covalently bonded to a compound described herein. In an aspect is provided a pharmaceutical composition including a compound described herein and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. In an aspect is provided a method of treating cancer in a subject in need of such treatment, including administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound described herein.

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/929,489, filed Nov. 1, 2019, which is incorporated herein byreference in its entirety and for all purposes.

REFERENCE TO A “SEQUENCE LISTING,” A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAMLISTING APPENDIX SUBMITTED AS AN ASCII FILE

The Sequence Listing written in file048536-669001WO_Sequence_Listing_ST25.txt, created Oct. 17, 2020, 47,320bytes, machine format IBM-PC, MS Windows operating system, is herebyincorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND

Cancer is a genetic disease caused broadly by mutations in two classesof genes called oncogenes and tumor suppressors. Using the car as ananalogy, an oncogene is the gas pedal and a tumor suppressor is thebrake of the car. Most tumor cells have an activating mutation in anoncogene to push harder on the gas pedal and an in-activating mutationin a tumor suppressor to “take the brakes off” cell growth. In the last20 years we have seen an explosion in the numbers of drugs to block theproteins which serve as the accelerators, but we have not figured outhow to re-engage our cell's own brakes on cancer after mutations haveinactivated them. In 2018 an estimated 1.7 million patients in the USwill be diagnosed with cancer, of these roughly 1.5% will have thep53(Y220C) mutation, or >25,000 patients per year. Disclosed herein,inter alia, are solutions to these and other problems in the art.

BRIEF SUMMARY

In an aspect is provided a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, having the formula:

L¹ is a bond or covalent linker. R¹ is a transcriptional coactivatorbinding moiety. R² is independently halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X²,—OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,—NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substitutedor unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, or-L²-R²³; two adjacent R² substituents may optionally be joined to form asubstituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl. R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) areindependently hydrogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂,—CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂,—OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl,—OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substitutedor unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(2A)and R^(2B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionallybe joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl orsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. X² is independently —F, —Cl,—Br, or —I. The symbol n2 is independently an integer from 0 to 4. Thesymbols m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2. The symbol z2 is an integerfrom 0 to 7. L² is independently a bond or covalent linker. R²³ isindependently a detectable moiety. R³ is a covalent cysteine modifiermoiety.

In embodiments, the compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, has the formula:

L¹ is a bond or covalent linker. R¹ is a transcriptional coactivatorbinding moiety. In embodiments, R² is independently halogen, —CX² ₃,—CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substitutedor unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; twoadjacent R² substituents may optionally be joined to form a substitutedor unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl. R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) areindependently hydrogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂,—CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂,—OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl,—OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substitutedor unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(2A)and R^(2B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionallybe joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl orsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. X² is independently —F, —Cl,—Br, or —I. The symbol n2 is independently an integer from 0 to 4. Thesymbols m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2. The symbol z2 is an integerfrom 0 to 7. R³ is a covalent cysteine modifier moiety.

In an aspect is provided a compound having the formula:

R² and R³ are as described herein, including in embodiments. The symbolz2a is an integer from 0 to 8.

In an aspect is provided a p53 protein covalently bonded to a compounddescribed herein.

In an aspect is provided a pharmaceutical composition including acompound described herein and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

In an aspect is provided a method of treating cancer in a subject inneed of such treatment, including administering to the subject aneffective amount of a compound described herein.

In an aspect is provided a method of increasing the level of a proteinin a cell, wherein the level of the protein is regulated by p53, themethod including contacting the cell with a compound described herein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1A-1B. The p53 hotspot mutations are on the DNA-binding domain.FIG. 1A: Structural representation of p53 DNA-binding domain (DBD)hotspot mutations (PDB 1TUP). FIG. 1B: The frequency of top p53 hotspotmutations in all tumor samples of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) (1).

FIGS. 2A-2B. Crystal structures of WT and Y220C-KG1 p53 DBD. FIG. 2A: WTp53 (PDB: 1TUP) positions Y220 between two proline rich loops. FIG. 2B:The p53 mutation Y220C creates a gap between the loops destabilizing theprotein fold. KG1 covalently labels the mutagenic cysteine filling thiscrevice in the mutant with a carbazole scaffold and stabilizes the fold(this is an unpublished crystal structure).

FIGS. 3A-3D. The covalent probe KG1 labels and stabilizes p53 Y220C.FIG. 3A: Mass spectrum of the covalent adduct between p53 (Y220C) andKG1. FIG. 3B: Differential scanning fluorimetry (DSF) spectrum of p53 WTDBD, Y220C, Y220C-KG1, Y220C-KG37, and Y220C-KG78. The mutation Y220Creduces the Tm of p53 from 41.5° C. to 33.0° C. The addition of KG1 top53 (Y220C) increases the Tm from 33.0° C. to 34.5° C. showing partialstabilization. FIG. 3C: The carbazole is synthesized with either the R1groups or the R2 groups indicated. FIG. 3D: Western blot for MCF10A(WT), BxPC-3 (Y220C), or Calu-1 (null) cells treated with DMSO,nutlin-3a, or KG2.

FIGS. 4A-4C. Model for bivalent JQ1-KG1 reactivation of p53 Y220C. FIG.4A: Structure of bivalent KG1-JQ1 molecule (JQ1PEG6KG1). FIG. 4B: Thep53 mutant Y220C is partially stabilized when bound to KG1 and elicitsfull transcriptional activation when bound to KG1-JQ1. FIG. 4C: Westernblot analysis of p21 induction by p53 in BxPC-3 (Y220C) cells treatedwith DMSO, JQ1, KG1, JQ1PEG6KG1 or JQ1PEG4KG1 for 24 hours. Arrow on thep53 blot shows migration position of p53 suggestive of target engagement(gel shift to higher MW).

FIG. 5 . TP53 is not an essential gene. Mice deficient for p53 aredevelopmentally normal but susceptible to spontaneous tumors (Donehower,et al., Nature Reviews, 2009).

FIG. 6 . Role of p53.

FIG. 7 . p21 inhibits cycling dependent kinases (CDK). Sequences shownare as follows:

Human: (SEQ ID NO: 1) RQNPCGSKACRRLFGPVDSEQLSRDCDALMAGCIQEARERWNFDFVTETPLEG-DFAWERVRGLGLPKLYLPTGPRR; Mouse: (SEQ ID NO: 2)RPVPHRSKVCRCLFGPVDSEQLRRDCDALMAGCLQEARERWNFDFVTETPLEG-NFVWERVRSLGLPKVYLSPGSR; Chicken: (SEQ ID NO: 3)GPMPCSSKACRNLFGPVDHEQIQNDFEQLLRQQLEEAQRRWNFNFETETPLEG-HFKWERVLLAEQPPWEAFSLA; Frog: (SEQ ID NO: 4)QASGNKEKSCRMLFGPVDHEQLRADFDEFMQKSNEEAKAKWNFGFATET PLEG-QYDWVKVENNTLNGS;Zebrafish: (SEQ ID NO: 5)LRSLGNGPTRRSLFGPVDREQLQREYRAALRRDLEDASRRWSFDFASEKPLEGGDFHWEGVSGVRVPLLYRACQEKQ.

FIG. 8 . Mouse models for p53.

FIG. 9 . Nutlin and Phikan083 as promising therapeutic strategies.

FIG. 10 . Purification of “cys light” p53 Y220C DBD.

FIG. 11 . Generating a covalent probe.

FIG. 12 . KG1 crystals are pyramidal and perfectly twinned. Compounddensity is well-defined and demonstrates a covalent adduct.

FIG. 13 . Y220C still binds to DNA but does not activate p21.

FIG. 14 . Synthesis of KG1-PEG4/6-JQ1.

FIG. 15 . KG1-PEG4-JQ1 shows selectivity in Y220C cells.

FIG. 16 . KG1 partially stabilizes Y220C 1.5° C.

FIG. 17 . Indole stabilizes Y220C similar to carbazole.

FIG. 18 . Methacrylamide indole stabilizes Y220C 3° C.

FIG. 19 . 2-Ethylacrylamide did not stabilize Y220C in the assay tested.

FIG. 20 . Compounds that did not sufficiently label Y220C fordifferential scanning fluorimetry (DSF) in the assay tested.

FIG. 21 . KG78 optimization.

FIG. 22 . ˜50% of cancers have altered p53. Boettcher, S., et al.,Nature 2016; Donehower, L., et al., Nature Rev., 2009.

FIG. 23 . Mutant p53 results in loss of CDK/cell cycle regulation.Sherr, C., Cell, 2004.

FIG. 24 . Labelling studies suggest covalent carbazoles have alternativebinding mode to PhiKan series.

FIG. 25 . KG1 crystal structure reveals alternate binding mode.

FIG. 26 . Covalent carbazole engages p53 Y220C between 5-25 μM in 1hour.

FIG. 27 . Alkyne compounds designed to diversify and improve covalentcarbazole. Reference: Al-Balushi, R., Inorganic Chemistry, 2004.

FIG. 28 . High-throughput 96-well copper click chemistry libraryimproves carbazole labelling.

FIGS. 29A-29B. 4′ position of carbazole produces most hits. Top hits arepyrrolidines.

FIG. 30 . Synthesis of SuFEx click chemistry library. SuFEx reviewarticle: Barrow, A., Chem. Soc. Rev., 2019.

FIG. 31 . Crystal structure of KG78 reveals unexpected binding mode.

FIG. 32 . Warhead substitutions suggest Br, Cl as replacements formethyl group.

FIG. 33 . Methacrylamide is the best stabilizer in the assay tested.

FIG. 34 . Replacing the aldehyde decreased % labelling in the assaytested.

FIG. 35 . Ethers may contribute to binding.

FIG. 36 . High-throughput 96-well copper click chemistry librarysynthesis.

FIG. 37 . High-throughput SuFEx click chemistry library synthesis.

FIG. 38 . Strategy of developing a bivalent bromodomain recruiter toenhance transcription of p53 target genes.

FIG. 39 . Strategy of developing a bivalent bromodomain recruiterincludes enhancing p53 Y220C transcription and reducing off-targeteffects.

FIG. 40 . Strategy of bridging a p53 mutant protein to another p21promoter transcription factor. For example, a glucocorticoid receptorbivalent molecule may increase levels of mutant p53 protein at the p21promoter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION I. Definitions

The abbreviations used herein have their conventional meaning within thechemical and biological arts. The chemical structures and formulae setforth herein are constructed according to the standard rules of chemicalvalency known in the chemical arts.

Where substituent groups are specified by their conventional chemicalformulae, written from left to right, they equally encompass thechemically identical substituents that would result from writing thestructure from right to left, e.g., —CH₂O— is equivalent to —OCH₂—.

The term “alkyl,” by itself or as part of another substituent, means,unless otherwise stated, a straight (i.e., unbranched) or branchedcarbon chain (or carbon), or combination thereof, which may be fullysaturated, mono- or polyunsaturated and can include mono-, di-, andmultivalent radicals. The alkyl may include a designated number ofcarbons (e.g., C₁-C₁₀ means one to ten carbons). In embodiments, thealkyl is fully saturated. In embodiments, the alkyl is monounsaturated.In embodiments, the alkyl is polyunsaturated. Alkyl is an uncyclizedchain. Examples of saturated hydrocarbon radicals include, but are notlimited to, groups such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl,t-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, methyl, homologs and isomers of, forexample, n-pentyl, n-hexyl, n-heptyl, n-octyl, and the like. Anunsaturated alkyl group is one having one or more double bonds or triplebonds. Examples of unsaturated alkyl groups include, but are not limitedto, vinyl, 2-propenyl, crotyl, 2-isopentenyl, 2-(butadienyl),2,4-pentadienyl, 3-(1,4-pentadienyl), ethynyl, 1- and 3-propynyl,3-butynyl, and the higher homologs and isomers. An alkoxy is an alkylattached to the remainder of the molecule via an oxygen linker (—O—). Analkyl moiety may be an alkenyl moiety. An alkyl moiety may be an alkynylmoiety. An alkenyl includes one or more double bonds. An alkynylincludes one or more triple bonds.

The term “alkylene,” by itself or as part of another substituent, means,unless otherwise stated, a divalent radical derived from an alkyl, asexemplified, but not limited by, —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—. Typically, an alkyl (oralkylene) group will have from 1 to 24 carbon atoms, with those groupshaving 10 or fewer carbon atoms being preferred herein. A “lower alkyl”or “lower alkylene” is a shorter chain alkyl or alkylene group,generally having eight or fewer carbon atoms. The term “alkenylene,” byitself or as part of another substituent, means, unless otherwisestated, a divalent radical derived from an alkene. The term “alkynylene”by itself or as part of another substituent, means, unless otherwisestated, a divalent radical derived from an alkyne. In embodiments, thealkylene is fully saturated. In embodiments, the alkylene ismonounsaturated. In embodiments, the alkylene is polyunsaturated. Analkenylene includes one or more double bonds. An alkynylene includes oneor more triple bonds.

The term “heteroalkyl,” by itself or in combination with another term,means, unless otherwise stated, a stable straight or branched chain, orcombinations thereof, including at least one carbon atom and at leastone heteroatom (e.g., O, N, P, Si, and S), and wherein the nitrogen andsulfur atoms may optionally be oxidized, and the nitrogen heteroatom mayoptionally be quaternized. The heteroatom(s) (e.g., O, N, S, Si, or P)may be placed at any interior position of the heteroalkyl group or atthe position at which the alkyl group is attached to the remainder ofthe molecule. Heteroalkyl is an uncyclized chain. Examples include, butare not limited to: —CH₂—CH₂—O—CH₃, —CH₂—CH₂—NH—CH₃,—CH₂—CH₂—N(CH₃)—CH₃, —CH₂—S—CH₂—CH₃, —S—CH₂—CH₂, —S(O)—CH₃,—CH₂—CH₂—S(O)₂—CH₃, —CH═CHO—CH₃, —Si(CH₃)₃, —CH₂—CH═N—OCH₃,—CH═CH—N(CH₃)—CH₃, —O—CH₃, —O—CH₂—CH₃, and —CN. Up to two or threeheteroatoms may be consecutive, such as, for example, —CH₂—NH—OCH₃ and—CH₂—O—Si(CH₃)₃. A heteroalkyl moiety may include one heteroatom (e.g.,O, N, S, Si, or P). A heteroalkyl moiety may include two optionallydifferent heteroatoms (e.g., O, N, S, Si, or P). A heteroalkyl moietymay include three optionally different heteroatoms (e.g., O, N, S, Si,or P). A heteroalkyl moiety may include four optionally differentheteroatoms (e.g., O, N, S, Si, or P). A heteroalkyl moiety may includefive optionally different heteroatoms (e.g., O, N, S, Si, or P). Aheteroalkyl moiety may include up to 8 optionally different heteroatoms(e.g., O, N, S, Si, or P). The term “heteroalkenyl,” by itself or incombination with another term, means, unless otherwise stated, aheteroalkyl including at least one double bond. A heteroalkenyl mayoptionally include more than one double bond and/or one or more triplebonds in additional to the one or more double bonds. The term“heteroalkynyl,” by itself or in combination with another term, means,unless otherwise stated, a heteroalkyl including at least one triplebond. A heteroalkynyl may optionally include more than one triple bondand/or one or more double bonds in additional to the one or more triplebonds. In embodiments, the heteroalkyl is fully saturated. Inembodiments, the heteroalkyl is monounsaturated. In embodiments, theheteroalkyl is polyunsaturated.

Similarly, the term “heteroalkylene,” by itself or as part of anothersubstituent, means, unless otherwise stated, a divalent radical derivedfrom heteroalkyl, as exemplified, but not limited by,—CH₂—CH₂—S—CH₂—CH₂— and —CH₂—S—CH₂—CH₂—NH—CH₂—. For heteroalkylenegroups, heteroatoms can also occupy either or both of the chain termini(e.g., alkyleneoxy, alkylenedioxy, alkyleneamino, alkylenediamino, andthe like). Still further, for alkylene and heteroalkylene linkinggroups, no orientation of the linking group is implied by the directionin which the formula of the linking group is written. For example, theformula —C(O)₂R′— represents both —C(O)₂R′- and —R′C(O)₂—. As describedabove, heteroalkyl groups, as used herein, include those groups that areattached to the remainder of the molecule through a heteroatom, such as—C(O)R′, —C(O)NR′, —NR′R″, —OR′, —SR′, and/or —SO₂R′. Where“heteroalkyl” is recited, followed by recitations of specificheteroalkyl groups, such as —NR′R″ or the like, it will be understoodthat the terms heteroalkyl and —NR′R″ are not redundant or mutuallyexclusive. Rather, the specific heteroalkyl groups are recited to addclarity. Thus, the term “heteroalkyl” should not be interpreted hereinas excluding specific heteroalkyl groups, such as —NR′R″ or the like.The term “heteroalkenylene,” by itself or as part of anothersubstituent, means, unless otherwise stated, a divalent radical derivedfrom a heteroalkene. The term “heteroalkynylene” by itself or as part ofanother substituent, means, unless otherwise stated, a divalent radicalderived from an heteroalkyne. In embodiments, the heteroalkylene isfully saturated. In embodiments, the heteroalkylene is monounsaturated.In embodiments, the heteroalkylene is polyunsaturated. Aheteroalkenylene includes one or more double bonds. A heteroalkynyleneincludes one or more triple bonds.

The terms “cycloalkyl” and “heterocycloalkyl,” by themselves or incombination with other terms, mean, unless otherwise stated, cyclicversions of “alkyl” and “heteroalkyl,” respectively. Cycloalkyl andheterocycloalkyl are not aromatic. Additionally, for heterocycloalkyl, aheteroatom can occupy the position at which the heterocycle is attachedto the remainder of the molecule. Examples of cycloalkyl include, butare not limited to, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl,1-cyclohexenyl, 3-cyclohexenyl, cycloheptyl, and the like. Examples ofheterocycloalkyl include, but are not limited to,1-(1,2,5,6-tetrahydropyridyl), 1-piperidinyl, 2-piperidinyl,3-piperidinyl, 4-morpholinyl, 3-morpholinyl, tetrahydrofuran-2-yl,tetrahydrofuran-3-yl, tetrahydrothien-2-yl, tetrahydrothien-3-yl,1-piperazinyl, 2-piperazinyl, and the like. A “cycloalkylene” and a“heterocycloalkylene,” alone or as part of another substituent, means adivalent radical derived from a cycloalkyl and heterocycloalkyl,respectively. In embodiments, the cycloalkyl is fully saturated. Inembodiments, the cycloalkyl is monounsaturated. In embodiments, thecycloalkyl is polyunsaturated. In embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl isfully saturated. In embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl ismonounsaturated. In embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl ispolyunsaturated.

In embodiments, the term “cycloalkyl” means a monocyclic, bicyclic, or amulticyclic cycloalkyl ring system. In embodiments, monocyclic ringsystems are cyclic hydrocarbon groups containing from 3 to 8 carbonatoms, where such groups can be saturated or unsaturated, but notaromatic. In embodiments, cycloalkyl groups are fully saturated. Inembodiments, a bicyclic or multicyclic cycloalkyl ring system refers tomultiple rings fused together or multiple spirocyclic rings wherein atleast one of the fused or spirocyclic rings is a cycloalkyl ring andwherein the multiple rings are attached to the parent molecular moietythrough any carbon atom contained within a cycloalkyl ring of themultiple rings.

In embodiments, a cycloalkyl is a cycloalkenyl. The term “cycloalkenyl”is used in accordance with its plain ordinary meaning. In embodiments, acycloalkenyl is a monocyclic, bicyclic, or a multicyclic cycloalkenylring system. In embodiments, a bicyclic or multicyclic cycloalkenyl ringsystem refers to multiple rings fused together or multiple spirocyclicrings wherein at least one of the fused or spirocyclic rings is acycloalkenyl ring and wherein the multiple rings are attached to theparent molecular moiety through any carbon atom contained within acycloalkenyl ring of the multiple rings.

In embodiments, the term “heterocycloalkyl” means a monocyclic,bicyclic, or a multicyclic heterocycloalkyl ring system. In embodiments,heterocycloalkyl groups are fully saturated. In embodiments, a bicyclicor multicyclic heterocycloalkyl ring system refers to multiple ringsfused together or multiple spirocyclic rings wherein at least one of thefused or spirocyclic rings is a heterocycloalkyl ring and wherein themultiple rings are attached to the parent molecular moiety through anyatom contained within a heterocycloalkyl ring of the multiple rings.

The terms “halo” or “halogen,” by themselves or as part of anothersubstituent, mean, unless otherwise stated, a fluorine, chlorine,bromine, or iodine atom. Additionally, terms such as “haloalkyl” aremeant to include monohaloalkyl and polyhaloalkyl. For example, the term“halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl” includes, but is not limited to, fluoromethyl,difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, 4-chlorobutyl,3-bromopropyl, and the like.

The term “acyl” means, unless otherwise stated, —C(O)R where R is asubstituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

The term “aryl” means, unless otherwise stated, a polyunsaturated,aromatic, hydrocarbon substituent, which can be a single ring ormultiple rings (preferably from 1 to 3 rings) that are fused together(i.e., a fused ring aryl) or linked covalently. A fused ring aryl refersto multiple rings fused together wherein at least one of the fused ringsis an aryl ring. In embodiments, the multiple rings are attached to theparent molecular moiety through any carbon atom contained within an arylring of the multiple rings. The term “heteroaryl” refers to aryl groups(or rings) that contain at least one heteroatom such as N, O, or S,wherein the nitrogen and sulfur atoms are optionally oxidized, and thenitrogen atom(s) are optionally quaternized. Thus, the term “heteroaryl”includes fused ring heteroaryl groups (i.e., multiple rings fusedtogether wherein at least one of the fused rings is a heteroaromaticring). In embodiments, the multiple rings are attached to the parentmolecular moiety through any atom contained within a heteroaromatic ringof the multiple rings. A 5,6-fused ring heteroarylene refers to tworings fused together, wherein one ring has 5 members and the other ringhas 6 members, and wherein at least one ring is a heteroaryl ring.Likewise, a 6,6-fused ring heteroarylene refers to two rings fusedtogether, wherein one ring has 6 members and the other ring has 6members, and wherein at least one ring is a heteroaryl ring. And a6,5-fused ring heteroarylene refers to two rings fused together, whereinone ring has 6 members and the other ring has 5 members, and wherein atleast one ring is a heteroaryl ring. A heteroaryl group can be attachedto the remainder of the molecule through a carbon or heteroatom.Non-limiting examples of aryl and heteroaryl groups include phenyl,naphthyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, pyridazinyl, triazinyl, pyrimidinyl,imidazolyl, pyrazinyl, purinyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, furyl,thienyl, pyridyl, pyrimidyl, benzothiazolyl, benzoxazoyl benzimidazolyl,benzofuran, isobenzofuranyl, indolyl, isoindolyl, benzothiophenyl,isoquinolyl, quinoxalinyl, quinolyl, 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl, 4-biphenyl,1-pyrrolyl, 2-pyrrolyl, 3-pyrrolyl, 3-pyrazolyl, 2-imidazolyl,4-imidazolyl, pyrazinyl, 2-oxazolyl, 4-oxazolyl, 2-phenyl-4-oxazolyl,5-oxazolyl, 3-isoxazolyl, 4-isoxazolyl, 5-isoxazolyl, 2-thiazolyl,4-thiazolyl, 5-thiazolyl, 2-furyl, 3-furyl, 2-thienyl, 3-thienyl,2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl, 4-pyridyl, 2-pyrimidyl, 4-pyrimidyl,5-benzothiazolyl, purinyl, 2-benzimidazolyl, 5-indolyl, 1-isoquinolyl,5-isoquinolyl, 2-quinoxalinyl, 5-quinoxalinyl, 3-quinolyl, and6-quinolyl. Substituents for each of the above noted aryl and heteroarylring systems are selected from the group of acceptable substituentsdescribed below. An “arylene” and a “heteroarylene,” alone or as part ofanother substituent, mean a divalent radical derived from an aryl andheteroaryl, respectively. A heteroaryl group substituent may be —O—bonded to a ring heteroatom nitrogen.

Spirocyclic rings are two or more rings wherein adjacent rings areattached through a single atom. The individual rings within spirocyclicrings may be identical or different. Individual rings in spirocyclicrings may be substituted or unsubstituted and may have differentsubstituents from other individual rings within a set of spirocyclicrings. Possible substituents for individual rings within spirocyclicrings are the possible substituents for the same ring when not part ofspirocyclic rings (e.g., substituents for cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkylrings). Spirocylic rings may be substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene andindividual rings within a spirocyclic ring group may be any of theimmediately previous list, including having all rings of one type (e.g.,all rings being substituted heterocycloalkylene wherein each ring may bethe same or different substituted heterocycloalkylene). When referringto a spirocyclic ring system, heterocyclic spirocyclic rings means aspirocyclic rings wherein at least one ring is a heterocyclic ring andwherein each ring may be a different ring. When referring to aspirocyclic ring system, substituted spirocyclic rings means that atleast one ring is substituted and each substituent may optionally bedifferent.

The symbol “

” denotes the point of attachment of a chemical moiety to the remainderof a molecule or chemical formula.

The term “oxo,” as used herein, means an oxygen that is double bonded toa carbon atom.

The term “alkylarylene” as an arylene moiety covalently bonded to analkylene moiety (also referred to herein as an alkylene linker). Inembodiments, the alkylarylene group has the formula:

An alkylarylene moiety may be substituted (e.g., with a substituentgroup) on the alkylene moiety or the arylene linker (e.g., at carbons 2,3, 4, or 6) with halogen, oxo, —N₃, —CF₃, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CI₃, —CN, —CHO,—OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₂CH₃, —SO₃H, —OSO₃H, —SO₂NH₂,—NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₅ alkyl orsubstituted or unsubstituted 2 to 5 membered heteroalkyl). Inembodiments, the alkylarylene is unsubstituted.

Each of the above terms (e.g., “alkyl,” “heteroalkyl,” “cycloalkyl,”“heterocycloalkyl,” “aryl,” and “heteroaryl”) includes both substitutedand unsubstituted forms of the indicated radical. Preferred substituentsfor each type of radical are provided below.

Substituents for the alkyl and heteroalkyl radicals (including thosegroups often referred to as alkylene, alkenyl, heteroalkylene,heteroalkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, andheterocycloalkenyl) can be one or more of a variety of groups selectedfrom, but not limited to, —OR′, ═O, ═NR′, ═N—OR′, —NR′R″, —SR′, halogen,—SiR′R″R′″, —OC(O)R′, —C(O)R′, —CO₂R′, —CONR′R″, —OC(O)NR′R″,—NR″C(O)R′, —NR′—C(O)NR″R′″, —NR″C(O)₂R′, —NR—C(NR′R″R′″)═NR″″,—NR—C(NR′R″)═NR′″, —S(O)R′, —S(O)₂R′, —S(O)₂NR′R″, —NRSO₂R′, —NR′NR″R′″,—ONR′R″, —NR′C(O)NR″NR′″R″″, —CN, —NO₂, —NR′SO₂R″, —NR′C(O)R″,—NR′C(O)—OR″, —NR′OR″, in a number ranging from zero to (2m′+1), wherem′ is the total number of carbon atoms in such radical. R, R′, R″, R′″,and R″″ each preferably independently refer to hydrogen, substituted orunsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., aryl substituted with 1-3 halogens),substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl, alkoxy, or thioalkoxy groups, or arylalkyl groups. When acompound described herein includes more than one R group, for example,each of the R groups is independently selected as are each R′, R″, R′″,and R″″ group when more than one of these groups is present. When R′ andR″ are attached to the same nitrogen atom, they can be combined with thenitrogen atom to form a 4-, 5-, 6-, or 7-membered ring. For example,—NR′R″ includes, but is not limited to, 1-pyrrolidinyl and4-morpholinyl. From the above discussion of substituents, one of skillin the art will understand that the term “alkyl” is meant to includegroups including carbon atoms bound to groups other than hydrogengroups, such as haloalkyl (e.g., —CF₃ and —CH₂CF₃) and acyl (e.g.,—C(O)CH₃, —C(O)CF₃, —C(O)CH₂OCH₃, and the like).

Similar to the substituents described for the alkyl radical,substituents for the aryl and heteroaryl groups are varied and areselected from, for example: —OR′, —NR′R″, —SR′, halogen, —SiR′R″R′″,—OC(O)R′, —C(O)R′, —CO₂R′, —CONR′R″, —OC(O)NR′R″, —NR″C(O)R′,—NR′—C(O)NR″R′″, —NR″C(O)₂R′, —NR—C(NR′R″R′″)═NR″″, —NR—C(NR′R″)═NR′″,—S(O)R′, —S(O)₂R′, —S(O)₂NR′R″, —NRSO₂R′, —NR′NR″R′″, —ONR′R″,—NR′C(O)NR″NR′″R″″, —CN, —NO₂, —R′, —N₃, —CH(Ph)₂, fluoro(C₁-C₄)alkoxy,and fluoro(C₁-C₄)alkyl, —NR′SO₂R″, —NR′C(O)R″, —NR′C(O)—OR″, —NR′OR″, ina number ranging from zero to the total number of open valences on thearomatic ring system; and where R′, R″, R′″, and R″″ are preferablyindependently selected from hydrogen, substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted aryl, and substituted or unsubstitutedheteroaryl. When a compound described herein includes more than one Rgroup, for example, each of the R groups is independently selected asare each R′, R″, R′″, and R″ ″ groups when more than one of these groupsis present.

Substituents for rings (e.g., cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl,heteroaryl, cycloalkylene, heterocycloalkylene, arylene, orheteroarylene) may be depicted as substituents on the ring rather thanon a specific atom of a ring (commonly referred to as a floatingsubstituent). In such a case, the substituent may be attached to any ofthe ring atoms (obeying the rules of chemical valency) and in the caseof fused rings or spirocyclic rings, a substituent depicted asassociated with one member of the fused rings or spirocyclic rings (afloating substituent on a single ring), may be a substituent on any ofthe fused rings or spirocyclic rings (a floating substituent on multiplerings). When a substituent is attached to a ring, but not a specificatom (a floating substituent), and a subscript for the substituent is aninteger greater than one, the multiple substituents may be on the sameatom, same ring, different atoms, different fused rings, differentspirocyclic rings, and each substituent may optionally be different.Where a point of attachment of a ring to the remainder of a molecule isnot limited to a single atom (a floating substituent), the attachmentpoint may be any atom of the ring and in the case of a fused ring orspirocyclic ring, any atom of any of the fused rings or spirocyclicrings while obeying the rules of chemical valency. Where a ring, fusedrings, or spirocyclic rings contain one or more ring heteroatoms and thering, fused rings, or spirocyclic rings are shown with one more floatingsubstituents (including, but not limited to, points of attachment to theremainder of the molecule), the floating substituents may be bonded tothe heteroatoms. Where the ring heteroatoms are shown bound to one ormore hydrogens (e.g., a ring nitrogen with two bonds to ring atoms and athird bond to a hydrogen) in the structure or formula with the floatingsubstituent, when the heteroatom is bonded to the floating substituent,the substituent will be understood to replace the hydrogen, whileobeying the rules of chemical valency.

Two or more substituents may optionally be joined to form aryl,heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl groups. Such so-calledring-forming substituents are typically, though not necessarily, foundattached to a cyclic base structure. In one embodiment, the ring-formingsubstituents are attached to adjacent members of the base structure. Forexample, two ring-forming substituents attached to adjacent members of acyclic base structure create a fused ring structure. In anotherembodiment, the ring-forming substituents are attached to a singlemember of the base structure. For example, two ring-forming substituentsattached to a single member of a cyclic base structure create aspirocyclic structure. In yet another embodiment, the ring-formingsubstituents are attached to non-adjacent members of the base structure.

Two of the substituents on adjacent atoms of the aryl or heteroaryl ringmay optionally form a ring of the formula -T-C(O)—(CRR′)_(q)—U—, whereinT and U are independently —NR—, —O—, —CRR′—, or a single bond, and q isan integer of from 0 to 3. Alternatively, two of the substituents onadjacent atoms of the aryl or heteroaryl ring may optionally be replacedwith a substituent of the formula -A-(CH₂)_(r)—B—, wherein A and B areindependently —CRR′—, —O—, —NR—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂—, —S(O)₂NR′—, or asingle bond, and r is an integer of from 1 to 4. One of the single bondsof the new ring so formed may optionally be replaced with a double bond.Alternatively, two of the substituents on adjacent atoms of the aryl orheteroaryl ring may optionally be replaced with a substituent of theformula —(CRR′)_(s)—X′—(C″R″R′″)_(d)—, where s and d are independentlyintegers of from 0 to 3, and X is —O—, —NR′—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂—, or—S(O)₂NR′—. The substituents R, R′, R″, and R′″ are preferablyindependently selected from hydrogen, substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted aryl, and substituted or unsubstitutedheteroaryl.

As used herein, the terms “heteroatom” or “ring heteroatom” are meant toinclude oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), sulfur (S), phosphorus (P), andsilicon (Si).

A “substituent group,” as used herein, means a group selected from thefollowing moieties:

-   -   (A) oxo, halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂,        —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂,        —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂,        —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH,        —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,        —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl        (e.g., C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₄ alkyl), unsubstituted        heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl, 2 to 6 membered        heteroalkyl, or 2 to 4 membered heteroalkyl), unsubstituted        cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, or C₅-C₆        cycloalkyl), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8        membered heterocycloalkyl, 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, or        5 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl), unsubstituted aryl (e.g.,        C₆-C₁₀ aryl, C₁₀ aryl, or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl        (e.g., 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl, 5 to 9 membered heteroaryl,        or 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl), and    -   (B) alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₄ alkyl),        heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl, 2 to 6 membered        heteroalkyl, or 2 to 4 membered heteroalkyl), cycloalkyl (e.g.,        C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, or C₅-C₆ cycloalkyl),        heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl, 3 to 6        membered heterocycloalkyl, or 5 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl),        aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ aryl, C₁₀ aryl, or phenyl), heteroaryl (e.g.,        5 to 10 membered heteroaryl, 5 to 9 membered heteroaryl, or 5 to        6 membered heteroaryl), substituted with at least one        substituent selected from:        -   (i) oxo, halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂,            —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂,            —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂,            —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H,            —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂,            —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F,            —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or            C₁-C₄ alkyl), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8            membered heteroalkyl, 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, or 2 to 4            membered heteroalkyl), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈            cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, or C₅-C₆ cycloalkyl),            unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered            heterocycloalkyl, 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, or 5 to            6 membered heterocycloalkyl), unsubstituted aryl (e.g.,            C₆-C₁₀ aryl, C₁₀ aryl, or phenyl), or unsubstituted            heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl, 5 to 9            membered heteroaryl, or 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl), and        -   (ii) alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₄ alkyl),            heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl, 2 to 6            membered heteroalkyl, or 2 to 4 membered heteroalkyl),            cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, or            C₅-C₆ cycloalkyl), heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered            heterocycloalkyl, 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, or 5 to            6 membered heterocycloalkyl), aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ aryl, C₁₀            aryl, or phenyl), heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered            heteroaryl, 5 to 9 membered heteroaryl, or 5 to 6 membered            heteroaryl), substituted with at least one substituent            selected from:            -   (a) oxo, halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂,                —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CN,                —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H,                —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,                —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃,                —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,                —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —N₃, unsubstituted                alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₄ alkyl),                unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered                heteroalkyl, 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, or 2 to 4                membered heteroalkyl), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g.,                C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, or C₅-C₆                cycloalkyl), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to                8 membered heterocycloalkyl, 3 to 6 membered                heterocycloalkyl, or 5 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl),                unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ aryl, C₁₀ aryl, or                phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10                membered heteroaryl, 5 to 9 membered heteroaryl, or 5 to                6 membered heteroaryl), and            -   (b) alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₄                alkyl), heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl,                2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, or 2 to 4 membered                heteroalkyl), cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆                cycloalkyl, or C₅-C₆ cycloalkyl), heterocycloalkyl                (e.g., 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl, 3 to 6 membered                heterocycloalkyl, or 5 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl),                aryl (e.g., C₆—C₁₀ aryl, C₁₀ aryl, or phenyl),                heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl, 5 to 9                membered heteroaryl, or 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl),                substituted with at least one substituent selected from:                oxo, halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂,                —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CN, —OH,                —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂,                —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H,                —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃,                —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl,                —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g.,                C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₄ alkyl), unsubstituted                heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl, 2 to 6                membered heteroalkyl, or 2 to 4 membered heteroalkyl),                unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆                cycloalkyl, or C₅-C₆ cycloalkyl), unsubstituted                heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered                heterocycloalkyl, 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, or 5                to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl), unsubstituted aryl                (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ aryl, C₁₀ aryl, or phenyl), or                unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered                heteroaryl, 5 to 9 membered heteroaryl, or 5 to 6                membered heteroaryl).

A “size-limited substituent” or “size-limited substituent group,” asused herein, means a group selected from all of the substituentsdescribed above for a “substituent group,” wherein each substituted orunsubstituted alkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₂₀ alkyl, eachsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl is a substituted orunsubstituted 2 to 20 membered heteroalkyl, each substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈cycloalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl is asubstituted or unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl, eachsubstituted or unsubstituted aryl is a substituted or unsubstitutedC₆-C₁₀ aryl, and each substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl is asubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl.

A “lower substituent” or “lower substituent group,” as used herein,means a group selected from all of the substituents described above fora “substituent group,” wherein each substituted or unsubstituted alkylis a substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₈ alkyl, each substituted orunsubstituted heteroalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 8membered heteroalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl is asubstituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, each substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 7membered heterocycloalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted aryl is asubstituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, and each substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl is a substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 9membered heteroaryl.

In some embodiments, each substituted group described in the compoundsherein is substituted with at least one substituent group. Morespecifically, in some embodiments, each substituted alkyl, substitutedheteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substituted heterocycloalkyl,substituted aryl, substituted heteroaryl, substituted alkylene,substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substitutedheterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene described in the compounds herein are substituted with atleast one substituent group. In other embodiments, at least one or allof these groups are substituted with at least one size-limitedsubstituent group. In other embodiments, at least one or all of thesegroups are substituted with at least one lower substituent group.

In other embodiments of the compounds herein, each substituted orunsubstituted alkyl may be a substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₂₀ alkyl,each substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl is a substituted orunsubstituted 2 to 20 membered heteroalkyl, each substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈cycloalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl is asubstituted or unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl, eachsubstituted or unsubstituted aryl is a substituted or unsubstitutedC₆-C₁₀ aryl, and/or each substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl is asubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. In someembodiments of the compounds herein, each substituted or unsubstitutedalkylene is a substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₂₀ alkylene, eachsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene is a substituted orunsubstituted 2 to 20 membered heteroalkylene, each substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkylene is a substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈cycloalkylene, each substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene isa substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkylene, eachsubstituted or unsubstituted arylene is a substituted or unsubstitutedC₆-C₁₀ arylene, and/or each substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryleneis a substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroarylene.

In some embodiments, each substituted or unsubstituted alkyl is asubstituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₈ alkyl, each substituted orunsubstituted heteroalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 8membered heteroalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl is asubstituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, each substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 7membered heterocycloalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted aryl is asubstituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, and/or each substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl is a substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 9membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, each substituted orunsubstituted alkylene is a substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₈ alkylene,each substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene is a substituted orunsubstituted 2 to 8 membered heteroalkylene, each substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkylene is a substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₇cycloalkylene, each substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene isa substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 7 membered heterocycloalkylene, eachsubstituted or unsubstituted arylene is a substituted or unsubstitutedC₆-C₁₀ arylene, and/or each substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryleneis a substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 9 membered heteroarylene. In someembodiments, the compound is a chemical species set forth in theExamples section, figures, or tables below.

In embodiments, a substituted or unsubstituted moiety (e.g., substitutedor unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene,substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene, substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted arylene, and/orsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene) is unsubstituted (e.g., isan unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted heteroalkyl, unsubstitutedcycloalkyl, unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, unsubstituted aryl,unsubstituted heteroaryl, unsubstituted alkylene, unsubstitutedheteroalkylene, unsubstituted cycloalkylene, unsubstitutedheterocycloalkylene, unsubstituted arylene, and/or unsubstitutedheteroarylene, respectively). In embodiments, a substituted orunsubstituted moiety (e.g., substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substitutedor unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl,substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, substituted or unsubstitutedheteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene, substitutedor unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstitutedarylene, and/or substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene) issubstituted (e.g., is a substituted alkyl, substituted heteroalkyl,substituted cycloalkyl, substituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl,substituted heteroaryl, substituted alkylene, substitutedheteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substitutedheterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene, respectively).

In embodiments, a substituted moiety (e.g., substituted alkyl,substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, substituted heteroaryl, substitutedalkylene, substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene,substituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene) is substituted with at least one substituent group,wherein if the substituted moiety is substituted with a plurality ofsubstituent groups, each substituent group may optionally be different.In embodiments, if the substituted moiety is substituted with aplurality of substituent groups, each substituent group is different.

In embodiments, a substituted moiety (e.g., substituted alkyl,substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, substituted heteroaryl, substitutedalkylene, substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene,substituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene) is substituted with at least one size-limited substituentgroup, wherein if the substituted moiety is substituted with a pluralityof size-limited substituent groups, each size-limited substituent groupmay optionally be different. In embodiments, if the substituted moietyis substituted with a plurality of size-limited substituent groups, eachsize-limited substituent group is different.

In embodiments, a substituted moiety (e.g., substituted alkyl,substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, substituted heteroaryl, substitutedalkylene, substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene,substituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene) is substituted with at least one lower substituent group,wherein if the substituted moiety is substituted with a plurality oflower substituent groups, each lower substituent group may optionally bedifferent. In embodiments, if the substituted moiety is substituted witha plurality of lower substituent groups, each lower substituent group isdifferent.

In embodiments, a substituted moiety (e.g., substituted alkyl,substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, substituted heteroaryl, substitutedalkylene, substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene,substituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene) is substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein ifthe substituted moiety is substituted with a plurality of groupsselected from substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, andlower substituent groups; each substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, and/or lower substituent group may optionally bedifferent. In embodiments, if the substituted moiety is substituted witha plurality of groups selected from substituent groups, size-limitedsubstituent groups, and lower substituent groups; each substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, and/or lower substituent group isdifferent.

In a recited claim or chemical formula description herein, each Rsubstituent or L linker that is described as being “substituted” withoutreference as to the identity of any chemical moiety that composes the“substituted” group (also referred to herein as an “open substitution”on an R substituent or L linker or an “openly substituted” R substituentor L linker), the recited R substituent or L linker may, in embodiments,be substituted with one or more first substituent groups as definedbelow.

The first substituent group is denoted with a corresponding firstdecimal point numbering system such that, for example, R¹ may besubstituted with one or more first substituent groups denoted byR^(1.1), R² may be substituted with one or more first substituent groupsdenoted by R^(2.1), R³ may be substituted with one or more firstsubstituent groups denoted by R^(3.1), R⁴ may be substituted with one ormore first substituent groups denoted by R^(4.1), R⁵ may be substitutedwith one or more first substituent groups denoted by R^(5.1), and thelike up to or exceeding an R¹⁰⁰ that may be substituted with one or morefirst substituent groups denoted by R^(100.1). As a further example,R^(1A) may be substituted with one or more first substituent groupsdenoted by R^(1A.1), R^(2A) may be substituted with one or more firstsubstituent groups denoted by R^(2A.1), R^(3A) may be substituted withone or more first substituent groups denoted by R^(3A.1), R^(4A) may besubstituted with one or more first substituent groups denoted byR^(4A.1), R^(5A) may be substituted with one or more first substituentgroups denoted by R^(5A.1) and the like up to or exceeding an R^(100A)may be substituted with one or more first substituent groups denoted byR^(100A.1). As a further example, L¹ may be substituted with one or morefirst substituent groups denoted by R^(L1.1), L² may be substituted withone or more first substituent groups denoted by R^(L2.1), L³ may besubstituted with one or more first substituent groups denoted byR^(L3.1), L⁴ may be substituted with one or more first substituentgroups denoted by R^(L4.1), L⁵ may be substituted with one or more firstsubstituent groups denoted by R^(L5.1) and the like up to or exceedingan L¹⁰⁰ which may be substituted with one or more first substituentgroups denoted by R^(L100.1). Thus, each numbered R group or L group(alternatively referred to herein as R^(WW) or L^(WW) wherein “WW”represents the stated superscript number of the subject R group or Lgroup) described herein may be substituted with one or more firstsubstituent groups referred to herein generally as R^(WW.1) orR^(LWW.1), respectively. In turn, each first substituent group (e.g.,R^(1.1), R^(2.1), R^(3.1), R^(4.1), R^(5.1) . . . R^(100.1); R^(1A.1),R^(2A.1), R^(3A.1), R^(4A.1), R^(5A.1) . . . R^(100A.1); R^(L1.1),R^(L2.1), R^(L3.1), R^(L4.1), R^(L5.1) . . . R^(L100.1)) may be furthersubstituted with one or more second substituent groups (e.g., R^(1.2),R^(2.2), R^(3.2), R^(4.2), R^(5.2) . . . R^(100.2); R^(1A.2), R^(2A.2),R^(3A.2), R^(4A.2), R^(5A.2) . . . R^(100A.2); R^(L1.2)R^(L2.2),R^(L3.2), R^(L4.2), R^(L5.2) . . . R^(L100.2), respectively). Thus, eachfirst substituent group, which may alternatively be represented hereinas R^(WW.1) as described above, may be further substituted with one ormore second substituent groups, which may alternatively be representedherein as R^(WW.2).

Finally, each second substituent group (e.g., R^(1.2), R^(2.2), R^(3.2),R^(4.2), R^(5.2) . . . R^(100.2); R^(1A.2), R^(2A.2), R^(3A.2),R^(4A.2), R^(5A.2) . . . R^(100A.2); R^(L1.2), R^(L2.2), R^(L3.2),R^(L4.2), R^(L5.2) . . . R^(L100.2)) may be further substituted with oneor more third substituent groups (e.g., R^(1.3), R^(2.3), R^(3.3),R^(4.3), R^(5.3) . . . R^(100.3); R^(1A.3), R^(2A.3), R^(3A.3),R^(4A.3), R^(5A.3) . . . R^(100A.3); R^(L1.3), R^(L2.3), R^(L3.3),R^(L4.3), R^(L5.3) . . . R^(L100.3); respectively). Thus, each secondsubstituent group, which may alternatively be represented herein asR^(WW.2) as described above, may be further substituted with one or morethird substituent groups, which may alternatively be represented hereinas R^(WW.3). Each of the first substituent groups may be optionallydifferent. Each of the second substituent groups may be optionallydifferent. Each of the third substituent groups may be optionallydifferent.

Thus, as used herein, R^(WW) represents a substituent recited in a claimor chemical formula description herein which is openly substituted. “WW”represents the stated superscript number of the subject R group (1, 2,3, 1A, 2A, 3A, 1B, 2B, 3B, etc.). Likewise, L^(WW) is a linker recitedin a claim or chemical formula description herein which is openlysubstituted. Again, “WW” represents the stated superscript number of thesubject L group (1, 2, 3, 1A, 2A, 3A, 1B, 2B, 3B, etc.). As statedabove, in embodiments, each R^(WW) may be unsubstituted or independentlysubstituted with one or more first substituent groups, referred toherein as R^(WW.1); each first substituent group, R^(WW.1), may beunsubstituted or independently substituted with one or more secondsubstituent groups, referred to herein as R^(WW.2); and each secondsubstituent group may be unsubstituted or independently substituted withone or more third substituent groups, referred to herein as R^(WW.3).Similarly, each L^(WW) linker may be unsubstituted or independentlysubstituted with one or more first substituent groups, referred toherein as R^(LWW.1); each first substituent group, R^(LWW.1), may beunsubstituted or independently substituted with one or more secondsubstituent groups, referred to herein as R^(LWW.2); and each secondsubstituent group may be unsubstituted or independently substituted withone or more third substituent groups, referred to herein as R^(LWW.3).Each first substituent group is optionally different. Each secondsubstituent group is optionally different. Each third substituent groupis optionally different. For example, if R^(WW) is phenyl, the saidphenyl group is optionally substituted by one or more R^(WW.1) groups asdefined herein below, e.g., when R^(WW.1) is R^(WW.2)-substituted orunsubstituted alkyl, examples of groups so formed include but are notlimited to itself optionally substituted by 1 or more R^(WW.2), whichR^(WW.2) is optionally substituted by one or more R^(WW.3). By way ofexample when the R^(WW) group is phenyl substituted by R^(WW.1), whichis methyl, the methyl group may be further substituted to form groupsincluding but not limited to:

R^(WW.1) is independently oxo, halogen, —CX^(WW.1) ₃, —CHX^(WW.1) ₂,—CH₂X^(WW.1), —OCX^(WW.1) ₃, —OCH₂X^(WW.1), —OCHX^(WW.1) ₂, —CN, —OH,—NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂,—NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃,R^(WW.2)-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄,or C₁-C₂), R^(WW.2)-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), R^(WW.2)-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g.,C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R^(WW.2)-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R^(WW.2)-substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₂, C₆-C₁₀, or phenyl), orR^(WW.2)-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 12membered, 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). Inembodiments, R^(WW.1) is independently oxo, halogen, —CX^(WW.1) ₃,—CHX^(WW.1) ₂, —CH₂X^(WW.1), —OCX^(WW.1) ₃, —OCH₂X^(WW.1), —OCHX^(WW.1)₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂,—NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H,—NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄,or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered),unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstitutedaryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₂, C₆-C₁₀, or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl(e.g., 5 to 12 membered, 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6membered). X^(WW.1) is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I.

R^(WW.2) is independently oxo, halogen, —CX^(WW.2) ₃, —CHX^(WW.2) ₂,—CH₂X^(WW.2), —OCX^(WW.2) ₃, —OCH₂X^(WW.2), —OCHX^(WW.2) ₂, —CN, —OH,—NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂,—NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃,R^(WW.3)-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄,or C₁-C₂), R^(WW.3)-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), R^(WW.3)-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g.,C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R^(WW.3)-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R^(WW.3)-substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₂, C₆-C₁₀, or phenyl), orR^(WW.3)-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 12membered, 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). Inembodiments, R^(WW.2) is independently oxo, halogen, —CX^(WW.2) ₃,—CHX^(WW.2) ₂, —CH₂X^(WW.2), —OCX^(WW.2) ₃, —OCH₂X^(WW.2), —OCHX^(WW.2)₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂,—NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H,—NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄,or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered),unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstitutedaryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₂, C₆-C₁₀, or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl(e.g., 5 to 12 membered, 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6membered). X^(WW.2) is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I.

R^(WW.3) is independently oxo, halogen, —CX^(WW.3) ₃, —CHX^(WW.3) ₂,—CH₂X^(WW.3), —OCX^(WW.3) ₃, —OCH₂X^(WW.3), —OCHX^(WW.3) ₂, —CN, —OH,—NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂,—NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃,unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstitutedheteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g.,C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₂, C₆-C₁₀, or phenyl), orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 12 membered, 5 to 10 membered, 5 to9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). X^(WW.3) is independently —F, —Cl, —Br,or —I.

Where two different R^(WW) substituents are joined together to form anopenly substituted ring (e.g. substituted cycloalkyl, substitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl or substituted heteroaryl), inembodiments the openly substituted ring may be independently substitutedwith one or more first substituent groups, referred to herein asR^(WW.1); each first substituent group, R^(WW.1), may be unsubstitutedor independently substituted with one or more second substituent groups,referred to herein as R^(WW.2); and each second substituent group,R^(WW.2), may be unsubstituted or independently substituted with one ormore third substituent groups, referred to herein as R^(WW.3); and eachthird substituent group, R^(WW.3), is unsubstituted. Each firstsubstituent group is optionally different. Each second substituent groupis optionally different. Each third substituent group is optionallydifferent. In the context of two different R^(WW) substituents joinedtogether to form an openly substituted ring, the “WW” symbol in theR^(WW.1), R^(WW.2) and R^(WW.3) refers to the designated number of oneof the two different R^(WW) substituents. For example, in embodimentswhere R^(100A) and R^(100B) are optionally joined together to form anopenly substituted ring, R^(WW.1) is R^(100A.1), R^(WW.2) is R^(100A.2),and R^(WW.3) is R^(100A.3). Alternatively, in embodiments where R^(100A)and R^(100B) are optionally joined together to form an openlysubstituted ring, R^(WW.1) is R^(100B.1), R^(WW.2) is R^(100B.2), andR^(WW.3) is R^(100B.3). R^(WW.1), R^(WW.2) and R^(WW.3) in thisparagraph are as defined in the preceding paragraphs.

R^(LWW.1) is independently oxo, halogen, —CX^(LWW.1) ₃, —CHX^(LWW.1) ₂,—CH₂X^(LWW.1), —OCX^(LWW.1) ₃, —OCH₂X^(LWW.1), —OCHX^(LWW.1) ₂, —CN,—OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂,—ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH,—NHOH, —N₃, R^(LWW.2)-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈,C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R^(LWW.2)-substituted or unsubstitutedheteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R^(LWW.2)-substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),R^(LWW.2)-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6membered), R^(LWW.2)-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₂,C₆-C₁₀, or phenyl), or R^(LWW.2)-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl(e.g., 5 to 12 membered, 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6membered). In embodiments, R^(LWW.1) is independently oxo, halogen,—CX^(LWW.1) ₃, —CHX^(LWW.1) ₂, —CH₂X^(LWW.1), —OCX^(LWW.1) ₃,—OCH₂X^(LWW.1), —OCHX^(LWW.1) ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g.,C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, orC₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered),unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₂, C₆-C₁₀, or phenyl), or unsubstitutedheteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 12 membered, 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered,or 5 to 6 membered). X^(LWW.1) is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I.

R^(LWW.2) is independently oxo, halogen, —CX^(LWW.2) ₃, —CHX^(LWW.2) ₂,—CH₂X^(LWW.2), —OCX^(LWW.2) ₃, —OCH₂X^(LWW.2), —OCHX^(LWW.2) ₂, —CN,—OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂,—ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH,—NHOH, —N₃, R^(LWW.3)-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈,C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R^(LWW.3)-substituted or unsubstitutedheteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R^(WW.3)-substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),R^(LWW.3)-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6membered), R^(LWW.3)-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₂,C₆-C₁₀, or phenyl), or R^(LWW.3)-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl(e.g., 5 to 12 membered, 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6membered). In embodiments, R^(LWW.2) is independently oxo, halogen,—CX^(LWW.2) ₃, —CHX^(LWW.2) ₂, —CH₂X^(LWW.2), —OCX^(LWW.2) ₃,—OCH₂X^(LWW.2), —OCHX^(LWW.2) ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g.,C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, orC₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered),unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₂, C₆-C₁₀, or phenyl), or unsubstitutedheteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 12 membered, 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered,or 5 to 6 membered). X^(LWW.2) is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I.

R^(LWW.3) is independently oxo, halogen, —CX^(LWW.3) ₃, —CHX^(LWW.3) ₂,—CH₂X^(LWW.3), —OCX^(LWW.3) ₃, —OCH₂X^(LWW.3), —OCHX^(LWW.3) ₂, —CN,—OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂,—ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH,—NHOH, —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂),unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₂, C₆-C₁₀, or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5to 12 membered, 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).X^(LWW.3) is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I.

In the event that any R group recited in a claim or chemical formuladescription set forth herein (R^(WW) substituent) is not specificallydefined in this disclosure, then that R group (R^(WW) group) is herebydefined as independently oxo, halogen, —CX^(WW) ₃, —CHX^(WW) ₂,—CH₂X^(WW), —OCX^(WW) ₃, —OCH₂X^(WW), —OCHX^(WW) ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂,—COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂,—NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃,R^(WW.1)-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄,or C₁-C₂), R^(WW.1)-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), R^(WW.1)-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g.,C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R^(WW)-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R″-1-substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₂, C₆-C₁₀, or phenyl), orR^(WW.1)-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 12membered, 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). X^(WW)is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. Again, “WW” represents the statedsuperscript number of the subject R group (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 1A, 2A, 3A,1B, 2B, 3B, etc.). R^(WW.1), R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3) are as definedabove.

In the event that any L linker group recited in a claim or chemicalformula description set forth herein (i.e., an L^(WW) substituent) isnot explicitly defined, then that L group (L^(WW) group) is hereindefined as independently a bond, —O—, —NH—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—,—NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —S—, —SO₂—, —SO₂NH—, R^(LWW.1)-substitutedor unsubstituted alkylene (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂),R^(LWW.1)-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), R^(LWW.1)-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene (e.g.,C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R^(LWW.1)-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkylene (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R^(LWW.1)-substituted orunsubstituted arylene (e.g., C₆-C₁₂, C₆-C₁₀, or phenyl), orR^(LWW.1)-substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene (e.g., 5 to 12membered, 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). Again,“WW” represents the stated superscript number of the subject L group (1,2, 3, 1A, 2A, 3A, 1B, 2B, 3B, etc.). R^(LWW.1), as well as R^(LWW.2) andR^(LWW.3) are as defined above.

Certain compounds of the present disclosure possess asymmetric carbonatoms (optical or chiral centers) or double bonds; the enantiomers,racemates, diastereomers, tautomers, geometric isomers, stereoisometricforms that may be defined, in terms of absolute stereochemistry, as (R)-or (S)- or, as (D)- or (L)- for amino acids, and individual isomers areencompassed within the scope of the present disclosure. The compounds ofthe present disclosure do not include those that are known in art to betoo unstable to synthesize and/or isolate. The present disclosure ismeant to include compounds in racemic and optically pure forms.Optically active (R)- and (S)-, or (D)- and (L)-isomers may be preparedusing chiral synthons or chiral reagents, or resolved using conventionaltechniques. When the compounds described herein contain olefinic bondsor other centers of geometric asymmetry, and unless specified otherwise,it is intended that the compounds include both E and Z geometricisomers.

As used herein, the term “isomers” refers to compounds having the samenumber and kind of atoms, and hence the same molecular weight, butdiffering in respect to the structural arrangement or configuration ofthe atoms.

The term “tautomer,” as used herein, refers to one of two or morestructural isomers which exist in equilibrium and which are readilyconverted from one isomeric form to another.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that certain compounds ofthis disclosure may exist in tautomeric forms, all such tautomeric formsof the compounds being within the scope of the disclosure.

Unless otherwise stated, structures depicted herein are also meant toinclude all stereochemical forms of the structure; i.e., the R and Sconfigurations for each asymmetric center. Therefore, singlestereochemical isomers as well as enantiomeric and diastereomericmixtures of the present compounds are within the scope of thedisclosure.

Unless otherwise stated, structures depicted herein are also meant toinclude compounds which differ only in the presence of one or moreisotopically enriched atoms. For example, compounds having the presentstructures except for the replacement of a hydrogen by a deuterium ortritium, or the replacement of a carbon by ¹³C- or ¹⁴C-enriched carbonare within the scope of this disclosure.

The compounds of the present disclosure may also contain unnaturalproportions of atomic isotopes at one or more of the atoms thatconstitute such compounds. For example, the compounds may beradiolabeled with radioactive isotopes, such as for example tritium(³H), iodine-125 (¹²⁵I), or carbon-14 (¹⁴C). All isotopic variations ofthe compounds of the present disclosure, whether radioactive or not, areencompassed within the scope of the present disclosure.

It should be noted that throughout the application that alternatives arewritten in Markush groups, for example, each amino acid position thatcontains more than one possible amino acid. It is specificallycontemplated that each member of the Markush group should be consideredseparately, thereby comprising another embodiment, and the Markush groupis not to be read as a single unit.

As used herein, the terms “bioconjugate” and “bioconjugate linker” referto the resulting association between atoms or molecules of bioconjugatereactive groups or bioconjugate reactive moieties. The association canbe direct or indirect. For example, a conjugate between a firstbioconjugate reactive group (e.g., —NH₂, —COOH, —N-hydroxysuccinimide,or -maleimide) and a second bioconjugate reactive group (e.g.,sulfhydryl, sulfur-containing amino acid, amine, amine sidechaincontaining amino acid, or carboxylate) provided herein can be direct,e.g., by covalent bond or linker (e.g., a first linker of secondlinker), or indirect, e.g., by non-covalent bond (e.g., electrostaticinteractions (e.g., ionic bond, hydrogen bond, halogen bond), van derWaals interactions (e.g., dipole-dipole, dipole-induced dipole, Londondispersion), ring stacking (pi effects), hydrophobic interactions andthe like). In embodiments, bioconjugates or bioconjugate linkers areformed using bioconjugate chemistry (i.e., the association of twobioconjugate reactive groups) including, but are not limited tonucleophilic substitutions (e.g., reactions of amines and alcohols withacyl halides, active esters), electrophilic substitutions (e.g., enaminereactions) and additions to carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom multiplebonds (e.g., Michael reaction, Diels-Alder addition). These and otheruseful reactions are discussed in, for example, March, ADVANCED ORGANICCHEMISTRY, 3rd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1985; Hermanson,BIOCONJUGATE TECHNIQUES, Academic Press, San Diego, 1996; and Feeney etal., MODIFICATION OF PROTEINS; Advances in Chemistry Series, Vol. 198,American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C., 1982. In embodiments, thefirst bioconjugate reactive group (e.g., maleimide moiety) is covalentlyattached to the second bioconjugate reactive group (e.g., a sulfhydryl).In embodiments, the first bioconjugate reactive group (e.g., haloacetylmoiety) is covalently attached to the second bioconjugate reactive group(e.g., a sulfhydryl). In embodiments, the first bioconjugate reactivegroup (e.g., pyridyl moiety) is covalently attached to the secondbioconjugate reactive group (e.g., a sulfhydryl). In embodiments, thefirst bioconjugate reactive group (e.g., —N hydroxysuccinimide moiety)is covalently attached to the second bioconjugate reactive group (e.g.an amine). In embodiments, the first bioconjugate reactive group (e.g.,maleimide moiety) is covalently attached to the second bioconjugatereactive group (e.g., a sulfhydryl). In embodiments, the firstbioconjugate reactive group (e.g., -sulfo-N-hydroxysuccinimide moiety)is covalently attached to the second bioconjugate reactive group (e.g.,an amine).

Useful bioconjugate reactive moieties used for bioconjugate chemistriesherein include, for example:

(a) carboxyl groups and various derivatives thereof including, but notlimited to, N-hydroxysuccinimide esters, N-hydroxybenztriazole esters,acid halides, acyl imidazoles, thioesters, p-nitrophenyl esters, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl and aromatic esters;

(b) hydroxyl groups which can be converted to esters, ethers, aldehydes,etc.;

(c) haloalkyl groups wherein the halide can be later displaced with anucleophilic group such as, for example, an amine, a carboxylate anion,thiol anion, carbanion, or an alkoxide ion, thereby resulting in thecovalent attachment of a new group at the site of the halogen atom;

(d) dienophile groups which are capable of participating in Diels-Alderreactions such as, for example, maleimido or maleimide groups;

(e) aldehyde or ketone groups such that subsequent derivatization ispossible via formation of carbonyl derivatives such as, for example,imines, hydrazones, semicarbazones or oximes, or via such mechanisms asGrignard addition or alkyllithium addition;

(f) sulfonyl halide groups for subsequent reaction with amines, forexample, to form sulfonamides;

(g) thiol groups, which can be converted to disulfides, reacted withacyl halides, or bonded to metals such as gold, or react withmaleimides;

(h) amine or sulfhydryl groups (e.g., present in cysteine), which canbe, for example, acylated, alkylated or oxidized;

(i) alkenes, which can undergo, for example, cycloadditions, acylation,Michael addition, etc;

(j) epoxides, which can react with, for example, amines and hydroxylcompounds;

(k) phosphoramidites and other standard functional groups useful innucleic acid synthesis;

(l) metal silicon oxide bonding;

(m) metal bonding to reactive phosphorus groups (e.g., phosphines) toform, for example, phosphate diester bonds;

(n) azides coupled to alkynes using copper catalyzed cycloaddition clickchemistry; and

(o) biotin conjugate can react with avidin or streptavidin to form anavidin-biotin complex or streptavidin-biotin complex.

Another example of useful bioconjugate reactive moieties used forbioconjugate chemistries herein include, for example, sulfur(VI)fluoride moieties coupled to amines using SuFEx click chemistry.

The bioconjugate reactive groups can be chosen such that they do notparticipate in, or interfere with, the chemical stability of theconjugate described herein. Alternatively, a reactive functional groupcan be protected from participating in the crosslinking reaction by thepresence of a protecting group. In embodiments, the bioconjugatecomprises a molecular entity derived from the reaction of an unsaturatedbond, such as a maleimide, and a sulfhydryl group.

In this disclosure, “comprises,” “comprising,” “containing” and “having”and the like can have the meaning ascribed to them in U.S. patent lawand can mean “includes,” “including,” and the like. “Consistingessentially of or “consists essentially” likewise has the meaningascribed in U.S. patent law and the term is open-ended, allowing for thepresence of more than that which is recited so long as basic or novelcharacteristics of that which is recited is not changed by the presenceof more than that which is recited, but excludes prior art embodiments.

“Analog,” “analogue,” or “derivative” is used in accordance with itsplain ordinary meaning within Chemistry and Biology and refers to achemical compound that is structurally similar to another compound(i.e., a so-called “reference” compound) but differs in composition,e.g., in the replacement of one atom by an atom of a different element,or in the presence of a particular functional group, or the replacementof one functional group by another functional group, or the absolutestereochemistry of one or more chiral centers of the reference compound.Accordingly, an analog is a compound that is similar or comparable infunction and/or appearance but not in structure or origin to a referencecompound.

The terms “a” or “an,” as used in herein means one or more. In addition,the phrase “substituted with a[n],” as used herein, means the specifiedgroup may be substituted with one or more of any or all of the namedsubstituents. For example, where a group, such as an alkyl or heteroarylgroup, is “substituted with an unsubstituted C₁-C₂₀ alkyl, orunsubstituted 2 to 20 membered heteroalkyl,” the group may contain oneor more unsubstituted C₁-C₂₀ alkyls, and/or one or more unsubstituted 2to 20 membered heteroalkyls.

Moreover, where a moiety is substituted with an R substituent, the groupmay be referred to as “R-substituted.” Where a moiety is R-substituted,the moiety is substituted with at least one R substituent and each Rsubstituent is optionally different. Where a particular R group ispresent in the description of a chemical genus (such as Formula (I)), anadditional number may be used to distinguish each appearance of thatparticular R group. For example, where multiple R¹³ substituents arepresent, each R¹³ substituent may be distinguished as R^(13.1),R^(13.2), R^(13.3), R^(13.4), etc., wherein each of R^(13.1), R^(13.2),R^(13.3), R^(13.4), etc. is defined within the scope of the definitionof R¹³ and optionally differently. For example, where multiple R¹³substituents are present, each R¹³ substituent may be distinguished asR^(13.A), R^(13.B), R^(13.C), R^(13.D), etc., wherein each of R^(13.A),R^(13.B), R^(13.C), R^(13.D), etc. is defined within the scope of thedefinition of R¹³ and optionally differently.

A “detectable agent” or “detectable moiety” is a substance, element,compound, or composition; or moiety thereof, detectable by appropriatemeans such as spectroscopic, photochemical, biochemical, immunochemical,chemical, magnetic resonance imaging, or other physical means. Forexample, useful detectable agents include ¹⁸F, ³²P, ³³P, ⁴⁵Ti, ⁴⁷Sc,⁵²Fe ⁵⁹Fe, ⁶²Cu, ⁶⁴Cu, ⁶⁷Cu, ⁶⁷Ga, ⁶⁸Ga, ⁷⁷As, ⁸⁶Y, ⁹⁰Y, ⁸⁹Sr, ⁹⁴Tc,⁹⁴Tc, ^(99m)Tc, ⁹⁹Mo, ¹⁰⁵Pd, ¹⁰⁵Rh, ¹¹¹Ag, ¹¹¹In, ¹²³I, ¹²⁴I, ¹²⁵I,¹³¹I, ¹⁴²Pr, ¹⁴³Pr, ¹⁴⁹Pm, ¹⁵³Sm, ¹⁵⁴⁻¹⁵⁸¹Gd, ¹⁶¹Tb, ¹⁶⁶Dy, ¹⁶⁶Ho,¹⁶⁹Er, ¹⁷⁵Lu, ¹⁷⁷Lu, ¹⁸⁶Re, ¹⁸⁸Re, ¹⁸⁹Re, ¹⁹⁴Ir, ¹⁹⁸Au, ¹⁹⁹Au, ²¹¹At,²¹¹Pb, ²¹²Bi, ²¹²Pb, ²¹³Bi, ²²³Ra, ²²⁵Ac, Cr, V, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, La,Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, ³²P, fluorophore(e.g., fluorescent dyes), electron-dense reagents, enzymes (e.g., ascommonly used in an ELISA), biotin, digoxigenin, paramagnetic molecules,paramagnetic nanoparticles, ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide(“USPIO”) nanoparticles, USPIO nanoparticle aggregates,superparamagnetic iron oxide (“SPIO”) nanoparticles, SPIO nanoparticleaggregates, monochrystalline iron oxide nanoparticles, monochrystallineiron oxide, nanoparticle contrast agents, liposomes or other deliveryvehicles containing Gadolinium chelate (“Gd-chelate”) molecules,Gadolinium, radioisotopes, radionuclides (e.g., carbon-11, nitrogen-13,oxygen-15, fluorine-18, rubidium-82), fluorodeoxyglucose (e.g.,fluorine-18 labeled), any gamma ray emitting radionuclides,positron-emitting radionuclide, radiolabeled glucose, radiolabeledwater, radiolabeled ammonia, biocolloids, microbubbles (e.g., includingmicrobubble shells including albumin, galactose, lipid, and/or polymers;microbubble gas core including air, heavy gas(es), perfluorcarbon,nitrogen, octafluoropropane, perflexane lipid microsphere, perflutren,etc.), iodinated contrast agents (e.g., iohexol, iodixanol, ioversol,iopamidol, ioxilan, iopromide, diatrizoate, metrizoate, ioxaglate),barium sulfate, thorium dioxide, gold, gold nanoparticles, goldnanoparticle aggregates, fluorophores, two-photon fluorophores, orhaptens and proteins or other entities which can be made detectable,e.g., by incorporating a radiolabel into a peptide specifically reactivewith a target peptide. A detectable moiety is a monovalent detectableagent or a detectable agent capable of forming a bond with anothercomposition.

Radioactive substances (e.g., radioisotopes) that may be used as imagingand/or labeling agents in accordance with the embodiments of thedisclosure include, but are not limited to, ¹⁸F, ³²P, ³³P, ⁴⁵Ti, ⁴⁷Sc,⁵²Fe, ⁵⁹Fe, ⁶²Cu, ⁶⁴Cu, ⁶⁷Cu, ⁶⁷Ga, ⁶⁸Ga, ⁷⁷As, ⁸⁶Y, ⁹⁰Y, ⁸⁹Sr, ⁸⁹Zr,⁹⁴Tc, ⁹⁴Tc, ^(99m)Tc, ⁹⁹Mo, ¹⁰⁵Pd, ¹⁰⁵Rh, ¹¹¹Ag, ¹¹¹In, ¹²³I, ¹²⁴I,¹²⁵I, ¹³¹I, ¹⁴²Pr, ¹⁴³Pr, ¹⁴⁹Pm, ¹⁵³Sm, ¹⁵⁴⁻¹⁵⁸Gd, ¹⁶¹Tb, ¹⁶⁶Dy, ¹⁶⁶Ho,¹⁶⁹Er, ¹⁷⁵Lu, ¹⁷⁷Lu, ¹⁸⁶Re, ¹⁸⁸Re, ¹⁸⁹Re, ¹⁹⁴Ir, ¹⁹⁸Au, ¹⁹⁹Au, ²¹¹At,²¹¹Pb, ²¹²Bi, ²¹²Pb, ²¹³Bi, ²²³Ra, and ²²⁵Ac. Paramagnetic ions that maybe used as additional imaging agents in accordance with the embodimentsof the disclosure include, but are not limited to, ions of transitionand lanthanide metals (e.g., metals having atomic numbers of 21-29, 42,43, 44, or 57-71). These metals include ions of Cr, V, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni,Cu, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, and Lu.

Examples of detectable agents include imaging agents, includingfluorescent and luminescent substances, molecules, or compositions,including, but not limited to, a variety of organic or inorganic smallmolecules commonly referred to as “dyes,” “labels,” or “indicators.”Examples include fluorescein, rhodamine, acridine dyes, Alexa dyes, andcyanine dyes. In embodiments, the detectable moiety is a fluorescentmolecule (e.g., acridine dye, cyanine, dye, fluorine dye, oxazine dye,phenanthridine dye, or rhodamine dye). In embodiments, the detectablemoiety is a fluorescent molecule (e.g., acridine dye, cyanine, dye,fluorine dye, oxazine dye, phenanthridine dye, or rhodamine dye). Inembodiments, the detectable moiety is a fluorescent moiety orfluorescent dye moiety. In embodiments, the detectable moiety is afluorescein isothiocyanate moiety, tetramethylrhodamine-5-(and6)-isothiocyanate moiety, Cy2 moiety, Cy3 moiety, Cy5 moiety, Cy7moiety, 4′,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole moiety, Hoechst 33258 moiety,Hoechst 33342 moiety, Hoechst 34580 moiety, propidium-iodide moiety, oracridine orange moiety. In embodiments, the detectable moiety is aIndo-1, Ca saturated moiety, Indo-1 Ca2+ moiety, Cascade Blue BSA pH 7.0moiety, Cascade Blue moiety, LysoTracker Blue moiety, Alexa 405 moiety,LysoSensor Blue pH 5.0 moiety, LysoSensor Blue moiety, DyLight 405moiety, DyLight 350 moiety, BFP (Blue Fluorescent Protein) moiety, Alexa350 moiety, 7-Amino-4-methylcoumarin pH 7.0 moiety, Amino Coumarinmoiety, AMCA conjugate moiety, Coumarin moiety,7-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin moiety, 7-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin pH 9.0moiety, 6,8-Difluoro-7-hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin pH 9.0 moiety, Hoechst33342 moiety, Pacific Blue moiety, Hoechst 33258 moiety, Hoechst33258-DNA moiety, Pacific Blue antibody conjugate pH 8.0 moiety,PO-PRO-1 moiety, PO-PRO-1-DNA moiety, POPO-1 moiety, POPO-1-DNA moiety,DAPI-DNA moiety, DAPI moiety, Marina Blue moiety, SYTOX Blue-DNA moiety,CFP (Cyan Fluorescent Protein) moiety, eCFP (Enhanced Cyan FluorescentProtein) moiety, 1-Anilinonaphthalene-8-sulfonic acid (1,8-ANS) moiety,Indo-1, Ca free moiety, 1,8-ANS (1-Anilinonaphthalene-8-sulfonic acid)moiety, BO-PRO-1-DNA moiety, BOPRO-1 moiety, BOBO-1-DNA moiety, SYTO45-DNA moiety, evoglow-Pp1 moiety, evoglow-Bs1 moiety, evoglow-Bs2moiety, Auramine O moiety, DiO moiety, LysoSensor Green pH 5.0 moiety,Cy 2 moiety, LysoSensor Green moiety, Fura-2, high Ca moiety, Fura-2Ca2+sup> moiety, SYTO 13-DNA moiety, YO-PRO-1-DNA moiety, YOYO-1-DNAmoiety, eGFP (Enhanced Green Fluorescent Protein) moiety, LysoTrackerGreen moiety, GFP (S65T) moiety, BODIPY FL, McOH moiety, Sapphiremoiety, BODIPY FL conjugate moiety, MitoTracker Green moiety,MitoTracker Green FM, McOH moiety, Fluorescein 0.1 M NaOH moiety,Calcein pH 9.0 moiety, Fluorescein pH 9.0 moiety, Calcein moiety,Fura-2, no Ca moiety, Fluo-4 moiety, FDA moiety, DTAF moiety,Fluorescein moiety, CFDA moiety, FITC moiety, Alexa Fluor 488hydrazide-water moiety, DyLight 488 moiety, 5-FAM pH 9.0 moiety, Alexa488 moiety, Rhodamine 110 moiety, Rhodamine 110 pH 7.0 moiety, AcridineOrange moiety, BCECF pH 5.5 moiety, PicoGreendsDNA quantitation reagentmoiety, SYBR Green I moiety, Rhodaminen Green pH 7.0 moiety, CyQUANTGR-DNA moiety, NeuroTrace 500/525, green fluorescent Nissl stain-RNAmoiety, DansylCadaverine moiety, Fluoro-Emerald moiety, Nissl moiety,Fluorescein dextran pH 8.0 moiety, Rhodamine Green moiety,5-(and-6)-Carboxy-2′, 7′-dichlorofluorescein pH 9.0 moiety,DansylCadaverine, McOH moiety, eYFP (Enhanced Yellow FluorescentProtein) moiety, Oregon Green 488 moiety, Fluo-3 moiety, BCECF pH 9.0moiety, SBFI-Na+ moiety, Fluo-3 Ca2+ moiety, Rhodamine 123 McOH moiety,FlAsH moiety, Calcium Green-1 Ca2+ moiety, Magnesium Green moiety,DM-NERF pH 4.0 moiety, Calcium Green moiety, Citrine moiety, LysoSensorYellow pH 9.0 moiety, TO-PRO-1-DNA moiety, Magnesium Green Mg2+ moiety,Sodium Green Na+ moiety, TOTO-1-DNA moiety, Oregon Green 514 moiety,Oregon Green 514 antibody conjugate pH 8.0 moiety, NBD-X moiety, DM-NERFpH 7.0 moiety, NBD-X, McOH moiety, CI-NERF pH 6.0 moiety, Alexa 430moiety, CI-NERF pH 2.5 moiety, Lucifer Yellow, CH moiety, LysoSensorYellow pH 3.0 moiety, 6-TET, SE pH 9.0 moiety, Eosin antibody conjugatepH 8.0 moiety, Eosin moiety, 6-Carboxyrhodamine 6G pH 7.0 moiety,6-Carboxyrhodamine 6G, hydrochloride moiety, Bodipy R6G SE moiety,BODIPY R6G McOH moiety, 6 JOE moiety, Cascade Yellow moiety, mBananamoiety, Alexa 532 moiety, Erythrosin-5-isothiocyanate pH 9.0 moiety,6-HEX, SE pH 9.0 moiety, mOrange moiety, mHoneydew moiety, Cy 3 moiety,Rhodamine B moiety, DiI moiety, 5-TAMRA-McOH moiety, Alexa 555 moiety,DyLight 549 moiety, BODIPY TMR-X, SE moiety, BODIPY TMR-X McOH moiety,PO-PRO-3-DNA moiety, PO-PRO-3 moiety, Rhodamine moiety, POPO-3 moiety,Alexa 546 moiety, Calcium Orange Ca2+ moiety, TRITC moiety, CalciumOrange moiety, Rhodaminephalloidin pH 7.0 moiety, MitoTracker Orangemoiety, MitoTracker Orange McOH moiety, Phycoerythrin moiety, MagnesiumOrange moiety, R-Phycoerythrin pH 7.5 moiety, 5-TAMRA pH 7.0 moiety,5-TAMRA moiety, Rhod-2 moiety, FM 1-43 moiety, Rhod-2 Ca2+ moiety, FM1-43 lipid moiety, LOLO-1-DNA moiety, dTomato moiety, DsRed moiety,Dapoxyl (2-aminoethyl) sulfonamide moiety, Tetramethylrhodamine dextranpH 7.0 moiety, Fluor-Ruby moiety, Resorufin moiety, Resorufin pH 9.0moiety, mTangerine moiety, LysoTracker Red moiety, Lissaminerhodaminemoiety, Cy 3.5 moiety, Rhodamine Red-X antibody conjugate pH 8.0 moiety,Sulforhodamine 101 EtOH moiety, JC-1 pH 8.2 moiety, JC-1 moiety,mStrawberry moiety, MitoTracker Red moiety, MitoTracker Red, McOHmoiety, X-Rhod-1 Ca2+ moiety, Alexa 568 moiety, 5-ROX pH 7.0 moiety,5-ROX (5-Carboxy-X-rhodamine, triethylammonium salt) moiety,BO-PRO-3-DNA moiety, BOPRO-3 moiety, BOBO-3-DNA moiety, Ethidium Bromidemoiety, ReAsH moiety, Calcium Crimson moiety, Calcium Crimson Ca2+moiety, mRFP moiety, mCherry moiety, HcRed moiety, DyLight 594 moiety,Ethidium homodimer-1-DNA moiety, Ethidiumhomodimer moiety, PropidiumIodide moiety, SYPRO Ruby moiety, Propidium Iodide-DNA moiety, Alexa 594moiety, BODIPY TR-X, SE moiety, BODIPY TR-X, McOH moiety, BODIPY TR-Xphallacidin pH 7.0 moiety, Alexa Fluor 610 R-phycoerythrin streptavidinpH 7.2 moiety, YO-PRO-3-DNA moiety, Di-8 ANEPPS moiety,Di-8-ANEPPS-lipid moiety, YOYO-3-DNA moiety, Nile Red-lipid moiety, NileRed moiety, DyLight 633 moiety, mPlum moiety, TO-PRO-3-DNA moiety, DDAOpH 9.0 moiety, Fura Red high Ca moiety, Allophycocyanin pH 7.5 moiety,APC (allophycocyanin) moiety, Nile Blue, EtOH moiety, TOTO-3-DNA moiety,Cy 5 moiety, BODIPY 650/665-X, McOH moiety, Alexa Fluor 647R-phycoerythrin streptavidin pH 7.2 moiety, DyLight 649 moiety, Alexa647 moiety, Fura Red Ca2+ moiety, Atto 647 moiety, Fura Red, low Camoiety, Carboxynaphthofluorescein pH 10.0 moiety, Alexa 660 moiety, Cy5.5 moiety, Alexa 680 moiety, DyLight 680 moiety, Alexa 700 moiety, FM4-64, 2% CHAPS moiety, or FM 4-64 moiety. In embodiments, the dectablemoiety is a moiety of 1,1-Diethyl-4,4-carbocyanine iodide,1,2-Diphenylacetylene, 1,4-Diphenylbutadiene, 1,4-Diphenylbutadiyne,1,6-Diphenylhexatriene, 1,6-Diphenylhexatriene,1-anilinonaphthalene-8-sulfonic acid, 2,7-Dichlorofluorescein,2,5-DIPHENYLOXAZOLE, 2-Di-1-ASP, 2-dodecylresorufin,2-Methylbenzoxazole, 3,3-Diethylthiadicarbocyanine iodide,4-Dimethylamino-4-Nitrostilbene, 5(6)-Carboxyfluorescein,5(6)-Carboxynaphtofluorescein, 5(6)-Carboxytetramethylrhodamine B,5-(and-6)-carboxy-2′,7′-dichlorofluorescein,5-(and-6)-carboxy-2,7-dichlorofluorescein, 5-(N-hexadecanoyl)aminoeosin,5-(N-hexadecanoyl)aminoeosin, 5-chloromethylfluorescein, 5-FAM, 5-ROX,5-TAMRA, 5-TAMRA, 6,8-difluoro-7-hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin,6,8-difluoro-7-hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin, 6-carboxyrhodamine 6G, 6-HEX,6-JOE, 6-JOE, 6-TET, 7-aminoactinomycin D,7-Benzylamino-4-Nitrobenz-2-Oxa-1,3-Diazole, 7-Methoxycoumarin-4-AceticAcid, 8-Benzyloxy-5,7-diphenylquinoline,8-Benzyloxy-5,7-diphenylquinoline, 9,10-Bis(Phenylethynyl)Anthracene,9,10-Diphenylanthracene, 9-METHYLCARBAZOLE, (CS)2Ir(μ-Cl)2Ir(CS)2, AAA,Acridine Orange, Acridine Orange, Acridine Yellow, Acridine Yellow,Adams Apple Red 680, Adirondack Green 520, Alexa Fluor 350, Alexa Fluor405, Alexa Fluor 430, Alexa Fluor 430, Alexa Fluor 480, Alexa Fluor 488,Alexa Fluor 488, Alexa Fluor 488 hydrazide, Alexa Fluor 500, Alexa Fluor514, Alexa Fluor 532, Alexa Fluor 546, Alexa Fluor 546, Alexa Fluor 555,Alexa Fluor 555, Alexa Fluor 568, Alexa Fluor 594, Alexa Fluor 594,Alexa Fluor 594, Alexa Fluor 610, Alexa Fluor 610-R-PE, Alexa Fluor 633,Alexa Fluor 635, Alexa Fluor 647, Alexa Fluor 647, Alexa Fluor 647-R-PE,Alexa Fluor 660, Alexa Fluor 680, Alexa Fluor 680-APC, Alexa Fluor680-R-PE, Alexa Fluor 700, Alexa Fluor 750, Alexa Fluor 790,Allophycocyanin, AmCyan1, Aminomethylcoumarin, Amplex Gold (product),Amplex Red Reagent, Amplex UltraRed, Anthracene, APC, APC-Seta-750,AsRed2, ATTO 390, ATTO 425, ATTO 430LS, ATTO 465, ATTO 488, ATTO 490LS,ATTO 495, ATTO 514, ATTO 520, ATTO 532, ATTO 550, ATTO 565, ATTO 590,ATTO 594, ATTO 610, ATTO 620, ATTO 633, ATTO 635, ATTO 647, ATTO 647N,ATTO 655, ATTO 665, ATTO 680, ATTO 700, ATTO 725, ATTO 740, ATTO Oxa12,ATTO Rho3B, ATTO Rho6G, ATTO Rho11, ATTO Rho12, ATTO Rho13, ATTO Rho14,ATTO Rho101, ATTO Thio12, Auramine O, Azami Green, Azami Greenmonomeric, B-phycoerythrin, BCECF, BCECF, Bexl, Biphenyl, Birch Yellow580, Blue-green algae, BO-PRO-1, BO-PRO-3, BOBO-1, BOBO-3, BODIPY 630650-X, BODIPY 650/665-X, BODIPY FL, BODIPY FL, BODIPY R6G, BODIPY TMR-X,BODIPY TR-X, BODIPY TR-X Ph 7.0, BODIPY TR-X phallacidin, BODIPY-DiMe,BODIPY-Phenyl, BODIPY-TMSCC, C3-Indocyanine, C3-Indocyanine,C3-Oxacyanine, C3-Thiacyanine Dye (EtOH), C3-Thiacyanine Dye (PrOH),C5-Indocyanine, C5-Oxacyanine, C5-Thiacyanine, C7-Indocyanine,C7-Oxacyanine, C545T, C-Phycocyanin, Calcein, Calcein red-orange,Calcium Crimson, Calcium Green-1, Calcium Orange, Calcofluor white 2MR,Carboxy SNARF-1 pH 6.0, Carboxy SNARF-1 pH 9.0,Carboxynaphthofluorescein, Cascade Blue, Cascade Yellow, Catskill Green540, CBQCA, CellMask Orange, CellTrace BODIPY TR methyl ester, CellTracecalcein violet, CellTrace™ Far Red, CellTracker Blue, CellTracker RedCMTPX, CellTracker Violet BMQC, CF405M, CF405S, CF488A, CF543, CF555,CFP, CFSE, CF™ 350, CF™ 485, Chlorophyll A, Chlorophyll B, Chromeo 488,Chromeo 494, Chromeo 505, Chromeo 546, Chromeo 642, Citrine, Citrine,ClOH butoxy aza-BODIPY, ClOH C12 aza-BODIPY, CM-H2DCFDA, Coumarin 1,Coumarin 6, Coumarin 6, Coumarin 30, Coumarin 314, Coumarin 334,Coumarin 343, Coumarine 545T, Cresyl Violet Perchlorate, CryptoLightCF1, Crypt®Light CF2, CryptoLight CF3, CryptoLight CF4, CryptoLight CF5,CryptoLight CF6, Crystal Violet, Cumarin153, Cy2, Cy3, Cy3, Cy3.5, Cy3B,Cy3B, Cy3Cy5 ET, Cy5, Cy5, Cy5.5, Cy7, Cyanine3 NHS ester, Cyanine5carboxylic acid, Cyanine5 NHS ester, Cyclotella meneghiniana Kutzing,CypHerS, CypHerS pH 9.15, CyQUANT GR, CyTrak Orange, Dabcyl SE, DAF-FM,DAMC (Weiss), dansyl cadaverine, Dansyl Glycine (Dioxane), DAPI, DAPI,DAPI, DAPI, DAPI (DMSO), DAPI (H2O), Dapoxyl (2-aminoethyl)sulfonamide,DCI, DCM, DCM, DCM (acetonitrile), DCM (MeOH), DDAO, Deep Purple,di-8-ANEPPS, DiA, Dichlorotris(1,10-phenanthroline) ruthenium(II),DiClOH C12 aza-BODIPY, DiClOHbutoxy aza-BODIPY, DiD, DiI, DiIC18(3),DiO, DiR, Diversa Cyan-FP, Diversa Green-FP, DM-NERF pH 4.0, DOCI,Doxorubicin, DPP pH-Probe 590-7.5, DPP pH-Probe 590-9.0, DPP pH-Probe590-11.0, DPP pH-Probe 590-11.0, Dragon Green, DRAQS, DsRed, DsRed,DsRed, DsRed-Express, DsRed-Express2, DsRed-Express Ti, dTomato,DY-350XL, DY-480, DY-480XL MegaStokes, DY-485, DY-485XL MegaStokes,DY-490, DY-490XL MegaStokes, DY-500, DY-500XL MegaStokes, DY-520,DY-520XL MegaStokes, DY-547, DY-549P1, DY-549P1, DY-554, DY-555, DY-557,DY-557, DY-590, DY-590, DY-615, DY-630, DY-631, DY-633, DY-635, DY-636,DY-647, DY-649P1, DY-649P1, DY-650, DY-651, DY-656, DY-673, DY-675,DY-676, DY-680, DY-681, DY-700, DY-701, DY-730, DY-731, DY-750, DY-751,DY-776, DY-782, Dye-28, Dye-33, Dye-45, Dye-304, Dye-1041, DyLight 488,DyLight 549, DyLight 594, DyLight 633, DyLight 649, DyLight 680,E2-Crimson, E2-Orange, E2-Red/Green, EBFP, ECF, ECFP, ECL Plus, eGFP,ELF 97, Emerald, Envy Green, Eosin, Eosin Y, epicocconone, EgFP611,Erythrosin-5-isothiocyanate, Ethidium bromide, ethidium homodimer-1,Ethyl Eosin, Ethyl Eosin, Ethyl Nile Blue A,Ethyl-p-Dimethylaminobenzoate, Ethyl-p-Dimethylaminobenzoate, Eu2O3nanoparticles, Eu (Soini), Eu(tta)3DEADIT, EvaGreen, EVOblue-30, EYFP,FAD, FITC, FITC, FlAsH (Adams), Flash Red EX, F1AsH-CCPGCC,F1AsH—CCXXCC, Fluo-3, Fluo-4, Fluo-5F, Fluorescein, Fluorescein 0.1NaOH, Fluorescein-Dibase, fluoro-emerald, Fluorol 5G, FluoSpheres blue,FluoSpheres crimson, FluoSpheres dark red, FluoSpheres orange,FluoSpheres red, FluoSpheres yellow-green, FM4-64 in CTC, FM4-64 in SDS,FM 1-43, FM 4-64, Fort Orange 600, Fura Red, Fura Red Ca free, fura-2,Fura-2 Ca free, Gadodiamide, Gd-Dtpa-Bma, Gadodiamide, Gd-Dtpa-Bma,GelGreen™ Ge1Red™, H9-40, HcRedl, Hemo Red 720, HiLyte Fluor 488, HiLyteFluor 555, HiLyte Fluor 647, HiLyte Fluor 680, HiLyte Fluor 750, HiLytePlus 555, HiLyte Plus 647, HiLyte Plus 750, HmGFP, Hoechst 33258,Hoechst 33342, Hoechst-33258, Hoechst-33258, Hops Yellow 560, HPTS,HPTS, HPTS, HPTS, HPTS, indo-1, Indo-1 Ca free, Ir(Cn)2(acac),Ir(Cs)2(acac), IR-775 chloride, IR-806, Ir-OEP-CO—Cl, IRDye® 650 Alkyne,IRDye® 650 Azide, IRDye® 650 Carboxylate, IRDye® 650 DBCO, IRDye® 650Maleimide, IRDye® 650 NHS Ester, IRDye® 680LT Carboxylate, IRDye® 680LTMaleimide, IRDye® 680LT NHS Ester, IRDye® 680RD Alkyne, IRDye® 680RDAzide, IRDye® 680RD Carboxylate, IRDye® 680RD DBCO, IRDye® 680RDMaleimide, IRDye® 680RD NHS Ester, IRDye®700 phosphoramidite, IRDye®700DX, IRDye® 700DX, IRDye® 700DX Carboxylate, IRDye® 700DX NHS Ester,IRDye® 750 Carboxylate, IRDye® 750 Maleimide, IRDye® 750 NHS Ester,IRDye® 800 phosphoramidite, IRDye® 800CW, IRDye® 800CW Alkyne, IRDye®800CW Azide, IRDye® 800CW Carboxylate, IRDye® 800CW DBCO, IRDye®800CWMaleimide, IRDye® 800CW NHS Ester, IRDye® 800RS, IRDye® 800RSCarboxylate, IRDye® 800RS NHS Ester, IRDye® QC-1 Carboxylate, IRDye®QC-1 NHS Ester, Isochrysis galbana—Parke, JC-1, JC-1, JOJO-1, JonamacRed Evitag T2, Kaede Green, Kaede Red, kusabira orange, Lake Placid 490,LDS 751, Lissamine Rhodamine (Weiss), LOLO-1, lucifer yellow CH, LuciferYellow CH, lucifer yellow CH, Lucifer Yellow CH Dilitium salt, LumioGreen, Lumio Red, Lumogen F Orange, Lumogen Red F300, Lumogen Red F300,LysoSensor Blue DND-192, LysoSensor Green DND-153, LysoSensor GreenDND-153, LysoSensor Yellow/Blue DND-160 pH 3, LysoSensor YellowBlueDND-160, LysoTracker Blue DND-22, LysoTracker Blue DND-22, LysoTrackerGreen DND-26, LysoTracker Red DND-99, LysoTracker Yellow HCK-123, MacounRed Evitag T2, Macrolex Fluorescence Red G, Macrolex Fluorescence Yellow10GN, Macrolex Fluorescence Yellow 10GN, Magnesium Green, MagnesiumOctaethylporphyrin, Magnesium Orange, Magnesium Phthalocyanine,Magnesium Phthalocyanine, Magnesium Tetramesitylporphyrin, MagnesiumTetraphenylporphyrin, malachite green isothiocyanate, Maple Red-Orange620, Marina Blue, mBanana, mBBr, mCherry, Merocyanine 540, Methyl green,Methyl green, Methyl green, Methylene Blue, Methylene Blue, mHoneyDew,MitoTracker Deep Red 633, MitoTracker Green FM, MitoTracker OrangeCMTMRos, MitoTracker Red CMXRos, monobromobimane, Monochlorobimane,Monoraphidium, mOrange, mOrange2, mPlum, mRaspberry, mRFP, mRFP1,mRFP1.2 (Wang), mStrawberry (Shaner), mTangerine (Shaner),N,N-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-3,4:9,10-perylenebis(dicarboximide),NADH, Naphthalene, Naphthalene, Naphthofluorescein, Naphthofluorescein,NBD-X, NeuroTrace 500525, Nilblau perchlorate, nile blue, Nile Blue,Nile Blue (EtOH), nile red, Nile Red, Nile Red, Nile red, Nileblue A,NIR1, NIR2, NIR3, NIR4, NIR820, Octaethylporphyrin, OH butoxyaza-BODIPY, OHC12 aza-BODIPY, Orange Fluorescent Protein, Oregon Green488, Oregon Green 488 DHPE, Oregon Green 514, Oxazinl, Oxazin 750,Oxazine 1, Oxazine 170, P4-3, P-Quaterphenyl, P-Terphenyl, PA-GFP(post-activation), PA-GFP (pre-activation), Pacific Orange,Palladium(II) meso-tetraphenyl-tetrabenzoporphyrin, PdOEPK, PdTFPP,PerCP-Cy5.5, Perylene, Perylene, Perylene bisimide pH-Probe 550-5.0,Perylene bisimide pH-Probe 550-5.5, Perylene bisimide pH-Probe 550-6.5,Perylene Green pH-Probe 720-5.5, Perylene Green Tag pH-Probe 720-6.0,Perylene Orange pH-Probe 550-2.0, Perylene Orange Tag 550, Perylene RedpH-Probe 600-5.5, Perylenediimid, Perylne Green pH-Probe 740-5.5,Phenol, Phenylalanine, pHrodo, succinimidyl ester, Phthalocyanine,PicoGreen dsDNA quantitation reagent, Pinacyanol-Iodide, Piroxicam,Platinum(II) tetraphenyltetrabenzoporphyrin, Plum Purple, PO-PRO-1,PO-PRO-3, POPO-1, POPO-3, POPOP, Porphin, PPO, Proflavin,PromoFluor-350, PromoFluor-405, PromoFluor-415, PromoFluor-488,PromoFluor-488 Premium, PromoFluor-488LSS, PromoFluor-500LSS,PromoFluor-505, PromoFluor-510LSS, PromoFluor-514LSS, PromoFluor-520LSS,PromoFluor-532, PromoFluor-546, PromoFluor-555, PromoFluor-590,PromoFluor-610, PromoFluor-633, PromoFluor-647, PromoFluor-670,PromoFluor-680, PromoFluor-700, PromoFluor-750, PromoFluor-770,PromoFluor-780, PromoFluor-840, propidium iodide, Protoporphyrin IX,PTIR475/UF, PTIR545/UF, PtOEP, PtOEPK, PtTFPP, Pyrene, QD525, QD565,QD585, QD605, QD655, QD705, QD800, QD903, QD PbS 950, QDot 525, QDot545, QDot 565, Qdot 585, Qdot 605, Qdot 625, Qdot 655, Qdot 705, Qdot800, QpyMe2, QSY 7, QSY 7, QSY 9, QSY 21, QSY 35, quinine, QuinineSulfate, Quinine sulfate, R-phycoerythrin, R-phycoerythrin,ReAsH-CCPGCC, ReAsH—CCXXCC, Red Beads (Weiss), Redmond Red, Resorufin,resorufin, rhod-2, Rhodamin 700 perchlorate, rhodamine, Rhodamine 6G,Rhodamine 6G, Rhodamine 101, rhodamine 110, Rhodamine 123, rhodamine123, Rhodamine B, Rhodamine B, Rhodamine Green, Rhodamine pH-Probe585-7.0, Rhodamine pH-Probe 585-7.5, Rhodamine phalloidin, RhodamineRed-X, Rhodamine Red-X, Rhodamine Tag pH-Probe 585-7.0, Rhodol Green,Riboflavin, Rose Bengal, Sapphire, SBFI, SBFI Zero Na, Scenedesmus sp.,SensiLight PBXL-1, SensiLight PBXL-3, Seta 633-NHS, Seta-633-NHS,SeTau-380-NHS, SeTau-647-NHS, Snake-Eye Red 900, SNIR1, SNIR2, SNIR3,SNIR4, Sodium Green, Solophenyl flavine 7GFE 500, Spectrum Aqua,Spectrum Blue, Spectrum FRed, Spectrum Gold, Spectrum Green, SpectrumOrange, Spectrum Red, Squarylium dye III, Stains All, Stilben derivate,Stilbene, Styryl8 perchlorate, Sulfo-Cyanine3 carboxylic acid,Sulfo-Cyanine3 carboxylic acid, Sulfo-Cyanine3 NHS ester, Sulfo-Cyanine5carboxylic acid, Sulforhodamine 101, sulforhodamine 101, SulforhodamineB, Sulforhodamine G, Suncoast Yellow, SuperGlo BFP, SuperGlo GFP, SurfGreen EX, SYBR Gold nucleic acid gel stain, SYBR Green I, SYPRO Ruby,SYTO 9, SYTO 11, SYTO 13, SYTO 16, SYTO 17, SYTO 45, SYTO 59, SYTO 60,SYTO 61, SYTO 62, SYTO 82, SYTO RNASelect, SYTO RNASelect, SYTOX Blue,SYTOX Green, SYTOX Orange, SYTOX Red, T-Sapphire, Tb (Soini), tCO,tdTomato, Terrylen, Terrylendiimid, testdye, Tetra-t-Butylazaporphine,Tetra-t-Butylnaphthalocyanine, Tetracen,Tetrakis(o-Aminophenyl)Porphyrin, Tetramesitylporphyrin,Tetramethylrhodamine, tetramethylrhodamine, Tetraphenylporphyrin,Tetraphenylporphyrin, Texas Red, Texas Red DHPE, Texas Red-X,ThiolTracker Violet, Thionin acetate, TMRE, TO-PRO-1, TO-PRO-3, Toluene,Topaz (Tsien 1998), TOTO-1, TOTO-3, Tris(2,2-Bipyridyl)Ruthenium(II)chloride, Tris(4,4-diphenyl-2,2-bipyridine) ruthenium(II) chloride,Tris(4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline) ruthenium(II) TMS, TRITC (Weiss),TRITC Dextran (Weiss), Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Vex1, Vybrant DyeCycleGreen stain, Vybrant DyeCycle Orange stain, Vybrant DyeCycle Violetstain, WEGFP (post-activation), WellRED D2, WellRED D3, WellRED D4,WtGFP, WtGFP (Tsien 1998), X-rhod-1, Yakima Yellow, YFP, YO-PRO-1,YO-PRO-3, YOYO-1, YoYo-1, YoYo-1 dsDNA, YoYo-1 ssDNA, YOYO-3, ZincOctaethylporphyrin, Zinc Phthalocyanine, Zinc Tetramesitylporphyrin,Zinc Tetraphenylporphyrin, ZsGreen1, or ZsYellow1. In embodiments, R²³is independently a monovalent moiety of a compound described within thisparagraph.

Descriptions of compounds of the present disclosure are limited byprinciples of chemical bonding known to those skilled in the art.Accordingly, where a group may be substituted by one or more of a numberof substituents, such substitutions are selected so as to comply withprinciples of chemical bonding and to give compounds which are notinherently unstable and/or would be known to one of ordinary skill inthe art as likely to be unstable under ambient conditions, such asaqueous, neutral, and several known physiological conditions. Forexample, a heterocycloalkyl or heteroaryl is attached to the remainderof the molecule via a ring heteroatom in compliance with principles ofchemical bonding known to those skilled in the art thereby avoidinginherently unstable compounds.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable salts” is meant to include saltsof the active compounds that are prepared with relatively nontoxic acidsor bases, depending on the particular substituents found on thecompounds described herein. When compounds of the present disclosurecontain relatively acidic functionalities, base addition salts can beobtained by contacting the neutral form of such compounds with asufficient amount of the desired base, either neat or in a suitableinert solvent. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable base additionsalts include sodium, potassium, calcium, ammonium, organic amino, ormagnesium salt, or a similar salt. When compounds of the presentdisclosure contain relatively basic functionalities, acid addition saltscan be obtained by contacting the neutral form of such compounds with asufficient amount of the desired acid, either neat or in a suitableinert solvent. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable acid additionsalts include those derived from inorganic acids like hydrochloric,hydrobromic, nitric, carbonic, monohydrogencarbonic, phosphoric,monohydrogenphosphoric, dihydrogenphosphoric, sulfuric,monohydrogensulfuric, hydriodic, or phosphorous acids and the like, aswell as the salts derived from relatively nontoxic organic acids likeacetic, propionic, isobutyric, maleic, malonic, benzoic, succinic,suberic, fumaric, lactic, mandelic, phthalic, benzenesulfonic,p-tolylsulfonic, citric, tartaric, oxalic, methanesulfonic, and thelike. Also included are salts of amino acids such as arginate and thelike, and salts of organic acids like glucuronic or galactunoric acidsand the like (see, for example, Berge et al., “Pharmaceutical Salts”,Journal of Pharmaceutical Science, 1977, 66, 1-19). Certain specificcompounds of the present disclosure contain both basic and acidicfunctionalities that allow the compounds to be converted into eitherbase or acid addition salts.

Thus, the compounds of the present disclosure may exist as salts, suchas with pharmaceutically acceptable acids. The present disclosureincludes such salts. Non-limiting examples of such salts includehydrochlorides, hydrobromides, phosphates, sulfates, methanesulfonates,nitrates, maleates, acetates, citrates, fumarates, propionates,tartrates (e.g., (+)-tartrates, (−)-tartrates, or mixtures thereofincluding racemic mixtures), succinates, benzoates, and salts with aminoacids such as glutamic acid, and quaternary ammonium salts (e.g., methyliodide, ethyl iodide, and the like). These salts may be prepared bymethods known to those skilled in the art.

The neutral forms of the compounds are preferably regenerated bycontacting the salt with a base or acid and isolating the parentcompound in the conventional manner. The parent form of the compound maydiffer from the various salt forms in certain physical properties, suchas solubility in polar solvents.

In addition to salt forms, the present disclosure provides compounds,which are in a prodrug form. Prodrugs of the compounds described hereinare those compounds that readily undergo chemical changes underphysiological conditions to provide the compounds of the presentdisclosure. Prodrugs of the compounds described herein may be convertedin vivo after administration. Additionally, prodrugs can be converted tothe compounds of the present disclosure by chemical or biochemicalmethods in an ex vivo environment, such as, for example, when contactedwith a suitable enzyme or chemical reagent.

Certain compounds of the present disclosure can exist in unsolvatedforms as well as solvated forms, including hydrated forms. In general,the solvated forms are equivalent to unsolvated forms and areencompassed within the scope of the present disclosure. Certaincompounds of the present disclosure may exist in multiple crystalline oramorphous forms. In general, all physical forms are equivalent for theuses contemplated by the present disclosure and are intended to bewithin the scope of the present disclosure.

A polypeptide, or a cell is “recombinant” when it is artificial orengineered, or derived from or contains an artificial or engineeredprotein or nucleic acid (e.g., non-natural or not wild type). Forexample, a polynucleotide that is inserted into a vector or any otherheterologous location, e.g., in a genome of a recombinant organism, suchthat it is not associated with nucleotide sequences that normally flankthe polynucleotide as it is found in nature is a recombinantpolynucleotide. A protein expressed in vitro or in vivo from arecombinant polynucleotide is an example of a recombinant polypeptide.Likewise, a polynucleotide sequence that does not appear in nature, forexample a variant of a naturally occurring gene, is recombinant.

“Co-administer” is meant that a composition described herein isadministered at the same time, just prior to, or just after theadministration of one or more additional therapies. The compounds of theinvention can be administered alone or can be co-administered to thepatient. Co-administration is meant to include simultaneous orsequential administration of the compounds individually or incombination (more than one compound). Thus, the preparations can also becombined, when desired, with other active substances (e.g., to reducemetabolic degradation). The compositions of the present invention can bedelivered transdermally, by a topical route, or formulated as applicatorsticks, solutions, suspensions, emulsions, gels, creams, ointments,pastes, jellies, paints, powders, and aerosols.

A “cell” as used herein, refers to a cell carrying out metabolic orother function sufficient to preserve or replicate its genomic DNA. Acell can be identified by well-known methods in the art including, forexample, presence of an intact membrane, staining by a particular dye,ability to produce progeny or, in the case of a gamete, ability tocombine with a second gamete to produce a viable offspring. Cells mayinclude prokaryotic and eukaroytic cells. Prokaryotic cells include butare not limited to bacteria. Eukaryotic cells include but are notlimited to yeast cells and cells derived from plants and animals, forexample mammalian, insect (e.g., spodoptera) and human cells. Cells maybe useful when they are naturally nonadherent or have been treated notto adhere to surfaces, for example by trypsinization.

The terms “treating” or “treatment” refers to any indicia of success inthe treatment or amelioration of an injury, disease, pathology orcondition, including any objective or subjective parameter such asabatement; remission; diminishing of symptoms or making the injury,pathology or condition more tolerable to the patient; slowing in therate of degeneration or decline; making the final point of degenerationless debilitating; improving a patient's physical or mental well-being.The treatment or amelioration of symptoms can be based on objective orsubjective parameters; including the results of a physical examination,neuropsychiatric exams, and/or a psychiatric evaluation. For example,the certain methods presented herein successfully treat cancer bydecreasing the incidence of cancer and or causing remission of cancer.In some embodiments of the compositions or methods described herein,treating cancer includes slowing the rate of growth or spread of cancercells, reducing metastasis, or reducing the growth of metastatic tumors.The term “treating” and conjugations thereof, include prevention of aninjury, pathology, condition, or disease. In embodiments, treating ispreventing. In embodiments, treating does not include preventing. Inembodiments, the treating or treatment is not prophylactic treatment.

An “effective amount” is an amount sufficient for a compound toaccomplish a stated purpose relative to the absence of the compound(e.g., achieve the effect for which it is administered, treat a disease,reduce enzyme activity, increase enzyme activity, reduce signalingpathway, reduce one or more symptoms of a disease or condition. Anexample of an “effective amount” is an amount sufficient to contributeto the treatment, prevention, or reduction of a symptom or symptoms of adisease, which could also be referred to as a “therapeutically effectiveamount” when referred to in this context. A “reduction” of a symptom orsymptoms (and grammatical equivalents of this phrase) means decreasingof the severity or frequency of the symptom(s), or elimination of thesymptom(s). A “prophylactically effective amount” of a drug is an amountof a drug that, when administered to a subject, will have the intendedprophylactic effect, e.g., preventing or delaying the onset (orreoccurrence) of an injury, disease, pathology or condition, or reducingthe likelihood of the onset (or reoccurrence) of an injury, disease,pathology, or condition, or their symptoms. The full prophylactic effectdoes not necessarily occur by administration of one dose, and may occuronly after administration of a series of doses. Thus, a prophylacticallyeffective amount may be administered in one or more administrations. An“activity decreasing amount,” as used herein, refers to an amount ofantagonist required to decrease the activity of an enzyme relative tothe absence of the antagonist. A “function disrupting amount,” as usedherein, refers to the amount of antagonist required to disrupt thefunction of an enzyme or protein relative to the absence of theantagonist. The exact amounts will depend on the purpose of thetreatment, and will be ascertainable by one skilled in the art usingknown techniques (see, e.g., Lieberman, Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms(vols. 1-3, 1992); Lloyd, The Art, Science and Technology ofPharmaceutical Compounding (1999); Pickar, Dosage Calculations (1999);and Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 20th Edition, 2003,Gennaro, Ed., Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins).

“Control” or “control experiment” is used in accordance with its plainordinary meaning and refers to an experiment in which the subjects orreagents of the experiment are treated as in a parallel experimentexcept for omission of a procedure, reagent, or variable of theexperiment. In some instances, the control is used as a standard ofcomparison in evaluating experimental effects. In some embodiments, acontrol is the measurement of the activity (e.g., signaling pathway) ofa protein in the absence of a compound as described herein (includingembodiments, examples, figures, or Tables).

“Contacting” is used in accordance with its plain ordinary meaning andrefers to the process of allowing at least two distinct species (e.g.,chemical compounds including biomolecules, or cells) to becomesufficiently proximal to react, interact or physically touch. It shouldbe appreciated; however, the resulting reaction product can be produceddirectly from a reaction between the added reagents or from anintermediate from one or more of the added reagents which can beproduced in the reaction mixture.

The term “contacting” may include allowing two species to react,interact, or physically touch, wherein the two species may be a compoundas described herein and a cellular component (e.g., protein, ion, lipid,nucleic acid, nucleotide, amino acid, protein, particle, organelle,cellular compartment, microorganism, virus, lipid droplet, smallmolecule, protein complex, protein aggregate, or macromolecule). In someembodiments contacting includes allowing a compound described herein tointeract with a cellular component (e.g., protein, ion, lipid, nucleicacid, nucleotide, amino acid, protein, particle, virus, lipid droplet,organelle, cellular compartment, microorganism, small molecule, proteincomplex, protein aggregate, or macromolecule) that is involved in asignaling pathway.

As defined herein, the term “activation”, “activate”, “activating”,“activator” and the like in reference to a protein-inhibitor interactionmeans positively affecting (e.g., increasing) the activity or functionof the protein relative to the activity or function of the protein inthe absence of the activator. In embodiments activation means positivelyaffecting (e.g., increasing) the concentration or levels of the proteinrelative to the concentration or level of the protein in the absence ofthe activator. The terms may reference activation, or activating,sensitizing, or up-regulating signal transduction or enzymatic activityor the amount of a protein decreased in a disease. Thus, activation mayinclude, at least in part, partially or totally increasing stimulation,increasing or enabling activation, or activating, sensitizing, orup-regulating signal transduction or enzymatic activity or the amount ofa protein associated with a disease (e.g., a protein which is decreasedin a disease relative to a non-diseased control). Activation mayinclude, at least in part, partially or totally increasing stimulation,increasing or enabling activation, or activating, sensitizing, orup-regulating signal transduction or enzymatic activity or the amount ofa protein.

The terms “agonist,” “activator,” “upregulator,” etc. refer to asubstance capable of detectably increasing the expression or activity ofa given gene or protein. The agonist can increase expression or activity10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or more in comparison to acontrol in the absence of the agonist. In certain instances, expressionor activity is 1.5-fold, 2-fold, 3-fold, 4-fold, 5-fold, 10-fold orhigher than the expression or activity in the absence of the agonist.

A “p53 mutant agonist” as used herein refers to a substance (e.g.,compound described herein) capable of increasing the expression oractivity of a mutant p53 protein (e.g., Y220C p53 protein) relative tothe absence of the p53 mutant agonist. In embodiments, the p53 mutantagonist stabilizes a mutant p53 protein (e.g., Y220C p53 protein). Inembodiments, the p53 mutant agonist stabilizes an active p53 proteinconformation. In embodiments, the active p53 protein conformation allowsp53 DNA binding. In embodiments, the active p53 protein conformationallows p53 DNA binding and transcriptional activity. In embodiments, thep53 DNA binding and/or transcriptional activity is increased relative toa non-active p53 protein conformation. In embodiments, the extent ofstabilization of the active p53 protein conformation is determined bydifferential scanning fluorimetry (e.g., as shown in FIG. 3B). Inembodiments, the p53 mutant agonist increases the transcriptionalactivity of a p53 protein relative to the absence of the p53 mutantagonist. In embodiments, the p53 mutant agonist increases the tumorsuppressing ability of a p53 protein relative to the absence of the p53mutant agonist. In embodiments, the p53 mutant agonist increases theactivity of a p53 protein relative to the absence of the p53 mutantagonist. In embodiments, the activity of the p53 protein is arrest ofcell growth. In embodiments, the activity of the p53 protein is arrestof cell growth by holding the cell cycle at the G1/S regulation point.In embodiments, the p53 mutant agonist inhibits the cell cycletransition from the G1 phase to the S phase. In embodiments, the p53mutant agonist decreases the cell cycle transition from the G1 phase tothe S phase relative to the absence of the mutant p53 agonist. Inembodiments, the activity of the p53 protein is activation of DNA repairproteins. In embodiments, the p53 mutant agonist activates DNA repairproteins. In embodiments, the p53 mutant agonist increases the level ofactivity of DNA repair proteins relative to the absence of the p53mutant agonist. In embodiments, the activity of the p53 protein isinitiation of apoptosis. In embodiments, the p53 mutant agonistincreases the level of activity of proteins involved in apoptosisrelative to the absence of the p53 mutant agonist.

As defined herein, the term “inhibition,” “inhibit,” “inhibiting” andthe like in reference to a cellular component-inhibitor interactionmeans negatively affecting (e.g., decreasing) the activity or functionof the cellular component (e.g., decreasing the signaling pathwaystimulated by a cellular component (e.g., protein, ion, lipid, virus,lipid droplet, nucleic acid, nucleotide, amino acid, protein, particle,organelle, cellular compartment, microorganism, small molecule, proteincomplex, protein aggregate, or macromolecule)), relative to the activityor function of the cellular component in the absence of the inhibitor.In some embodiments inhibition refers to reduction of a disease orsymptoms of disease. In some embodiments, inhibition refers to areduction in the activity of a signal transduction pathway or signalingpathway (e.g., reduction of a pathway involving the cellular component).Thus, inhibition includes, at least in part, partially or totallyblocking stimulation, decreasing, preventing, or delaying activation, orinactivating, desensitizing, or down-regulating the signaling pathway orenzymatic activity or the amount of a cellular component.

The terms “inhibitor,” “repressor” or “antagonist” or “downregulator”interchangeably refer to a substance capable of detectably decreasingthe expression or activity of a given gene or protein. The antagonistcan decrease expression or activity 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%,80%, 90% or more in comparison to a control in the absence of theantagonist. In certain instances, expression or activity is 1.5-fold,2-fold, 3-fold, 4-fold, 5-fold, 10-fold or lower than the expression oractivity in the absence of the antagonist.

The term “modulator” refers to a composition that increases or decreasesthe level of a target molecule or the function of a target molecule orthe physical state of the target of the molecule (e.g., a target may bea cellular component (e.g., protein, ion, lipid, virus, lipid droplet,nucleic acid, nucleotide, amino acid, protein, particle, organelle,cellular compartment, microorganism, small molecule, protein complex,protein aggregate, or macromolecule)) relative to the absence of thecomposition.

The term “modulate” is used in accordance with its plain ordinarymeaning and refers to the act of changing or varying one or moreproperties. “Modulation” refers to the process of changing or varyingone or more properties. For example, as applied to the effects of amodulator on a target protein, to modulate means to change by increasingor decreasing a property or function of the target molecule or theamount of the target molecule.

The term “small molecule” is used in accordance with its well understoodmeaning and refers to a low molecular weight organic compound that mayregulate a biological process. In embodiments, the small molecule is acompound that weighs less than 1000 daltons. In embodiments, the smallmolecule is a compound that weighs less than 900 daltons. Inembodiments, the small molecule weighs less than 800 daltons. Inembodiments, the small molecule weighs less than 700 daltons. Inembodiments, the small molecule weighs less than 600 daltons. Inembodiments, the small molecule weighs less than 500 daltons. Inembodiments, the small molecule weighs less than 450 daltons. Inembodiments, the small molecule weighs less than 400 daltons.

The term “PhiKan compound” as used herein refers to a small moleculecapable of noncovalently binding to a p53 Y220C protein. In embodiments,the PhiKan compound reversibly binds to a p53 Y220C protein.

“Patient” or “subject in need thereof” refers to a living organismsuffering from or prone to a disease or condition that can be treated byadministration of a pharmaceutical composition as provided herein.Non-limiting examples include humans, other mammals, bovines, rats,mice, dogs, monkeys, goat, sheep, cows, deer, and other non-mammaliananimals. In some embodiments, a patient is human.

“Disease” or “condition” refer to a state of being or health status of apatient or subject capable of being treated with the compounds ormethods provided herein. In some embodiments, the disease is a diseaserelated to (e.g., caused by) a cellular component (e.g., protein, ion,lipid, nucleic acid, nucleotide, amino acid, protein, particle,organelle, cellular compartment, microorganism, small molecule, proteincomplex, protein aggregate, or macromolecule).

As used herein, the term “cancer” refers to all types of cancer,neoplasm or malignant tumors found in mammals (e.g., humans), includingleukemia, lymphoma, carcinomas and sarcomas. Exemplary cancers that maybe treated with a compound or method provided herein include cancer ofthe thyroid, endocrine system, brain, breast, cervix, colon, head andneck, liver, kidney, lung, non-small cell lung, melanoma, mesothelioma,ovary, sarcoma, stomach, uterus, medulloblastoma, colorectal cancer, orpancreatic cancer. Additional examples include, Hodgkin's Disease,Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, multiple myeloma, neuroblastoma, glioma,glioblastoma multiforme, ovarian cancer, rhabdomyosarcoma, primarythrombocytosis, primary macroglobulinemia, primary brain tumors, cancer,malignant pancreatic insulanoma, malignant carcinoid, urinary bladdercancer, premalignant skin lesions, testicular cancer, lymphomas, thyroidcancer, esophageal cancer, genitourinary tract cancer, malignanthypercalcemia, endometrial cancer, adrenal cortical cancer, neoplasms ofthe endocrine or exocrine pancreas, medullary thyroid cancer, medullarythyroid carcinoma, melanoma, colorectal cancer, papillary thyroidcancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, or prostate cancer.

The term “hematologic cancer” is used in accordance with its plainordinary meaning and refers to a cancer that begins in blood-formingtissue (e.g., bone marrow) or in cells of the immune system. Examples ofhematologic cancers include leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

The term “leukemia” refers broadly to progressive, malignant diseases ofthe blood-forming organs and is generally characterized by a distortedproliferation and development of leukocytes and their precursors in theblood and bone marrow. Leukemia is generally clinically classified onthe basis of (1) the duration and character of the disease-acute orchronic; (2) the type of cell involved; myeloid (myelogenous), lymphoid(lymphogenous), or monocytic; and (3) the increase or non-increase inthe number abnormal cells in the blood-leukemic or aleukemic(subleukemic). Exemplary leukemias that may be treated with a compoundor method provided herein include, for example, acute nonlymphocyticleukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia,chronic granulocytic leukemia, acute promyelocytic leukemia, adultT-cell leukemia, aleukemic leukemia, a leukocythemic leukemia,basophylic leukemia, blast cell leukemia, bovine leukemia, chronicmyelocytic leukemia, leukemia cutis, embryonal leukemia, eosinophilicleukemia, Gross' leukemia, hairy-cell leukemia, hemoblastic leukemia,hemocytoblastic leukemia, histiocytic leukemia, stem cell leukemia,acute monocytic leukemia, leukopenic leukemia, lymphatic leukemia,lymphoblastic leukemia, lymphocytic leukemia, lymphogenous leukemia,lymphoid leukemia, lymphosarcoma cell leukemia, mast cell leukemia,megakaryocytic leukemia, micromyeloblastic leukemia, monocytic leukemia,myeloblastic leukemia, myelocytic leukemia, myeloid granulocyticleukemia, myelomonocytic leukemia, Naegeli leukemia, plasma cellleukemia, multiple myeloma, plasmacytic leukemia, promyelocyticleukemia, Rieder cell leukemia, Schilling's leukemia, stem cellleukemia, subleukemic leukemia, or undifferentiated cell leukemia.

As used herein, the term “lymphoma” refers to a group of cancersaffecting hematopoietic and lymphoid tissues. It begins in lymphocytes,the blood cells that are found primarily in lymph nodes, spleen, thymus,and bone marrow. Two main types of lymphoma are non-Hodgkin lymphoma andHodgkin's disease. Hodgkin's disease represents approximately 15% of alldiagnosed lymphomas. This is a cancer associated with Reed-Sternbergmalignant B lymphocytes. Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHL) can be classifiedbased on the rate at which cancer grows and the type of cells involved.There are aggressive (high grade) and indolent (low grade) types of NHL.Based on the type of cells involved, there are B-cell and T-cell NHLs.Exemplary B-cell lymphomas that may be treated with a compound or methodprovided herein include, but are not limited to, small lymphocyticlymphoma, Mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, marginal zonelymphoma, extranodal (MALT) lymphoma, nodal (monocytoid B-cell)lymphoma, splenic lymphoma, diffuse large cell B-lymphoma, Burkitt'slymphoma, lymphoblastic lymphoma, immunoblastic large cell lymphoma, orprecursor B-lymphoblastic lymphoma. Exemplary T-cell lymphomas that maybe treated with a compound or method provided herein include, but arenot limited to, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, peripheral T-cell lymphoma,anaplastic large cell lymphoma, mycosis fungoides, and precursorT-lymphoblastic lymphoma.

The term “sarcoma” generally refers to a tumor which is made up of asubstance like the embryonic connective tissue and is generally composedof closely packed cells embedded in a fibrillar or homogeneoussubstance. Sarcomas that may be treated with a compound or methodprovided herein include a chondrosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, lymphosarcoma,melanosarcoma, myxosarcoma, osteosarcoma, Abemethy's sarcoma, adiposesarcoma, liposarcoma, alveolar soft part sarcoma, ameloblastic sarcoma,botryoid sarcoma, chloroma sarcoma, chorio carcinoma, embryonal sarcoma,Wilms' tumor sarcoma, endometrial sarcoma, stromal sarcoma, Ewing'ssarcoma, fascial sarcoma, fibroblastic sarcoma, giant cell sarcoma,granulocytic sarcoma, Hodgkin's sarcoma, idiopathic multiple pigmentedhemorrhagic sarcoma, immunoblastic sarcoma of B cells, lymphoma,immunoblastic sarcoma of T-cells, Jensen's sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma,Kupffer cell sarcoma, angiosarcoma, leukosarcoma, malignant mesenchymomasarcoma, parosteal sarcoma, reticulocytic sarcoma, Rous sarcoma,serocystic sarcoma, synovial sarcoma, or telangiectaltic sarcoma.

The term “melanoma” is taken to mean a tumor arising from themelanocytic system of the skin and other organs. Melanomas that may betreated with a compound or method provided herein include, for example,acral-lentiginous melanoma, amelanotic melanoma, benign juvenilemelanoma, Cloudman's melanoma, S91 melanoma, Harding-Passey melanoma,juvenile melanoma, lentigo maligna melanoma, malignant melanoma, nodularmelanoma, subungal melanoma, or superficial spreading melanoma.

The term “carcinoma” refers to a malignant new growth made up ofepithelial cells tending to infiltrate the surrounding tissues and giverise to metastases. Exemplary carcinomas that may be treated with acompound or method provided herein include, for example, medullarythyroid carcinoma, familial medullary thyroid carcinoma, acinarcarcinoma, acinous carcinoma, adenocystic carcinoma, adenoid cysticcarcinoma, carcinoma adenomatosum, carcinoma of adrenal cortex, alveolarcarcinoma, alveolar cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, carcinomabasocellulare, basaloid carcinoma, basosquamous cell carcinoma,bronchioalveolar carcinoma, bronchiolar carcinoma, bronchogeniccarcinoma, cerebriform carcinoma, cholangiocellular carcinoma, chorioniccarcinoma, colloid carcinoma, comedo carcinoma, corpus carcinoma,cribriform carcinoma, carcinoma en cuirasse, carcinoma cutaneum,cylindrical carcinoma, cylindrical cell carcinoma, duct carcinoma,carcinoma durum, embryonal carcinoma, encephaloid carcinoma, epiermoidcarcinoma, carcinoma epitheliale adenoides, exophytic carcinoma,carcinoma ex ulcere, carcinoma fibrosum, gelatiniforni carcinoma,gelatinous carcinoma, giant cell carcinoma, carcinoma gigantocellulare,glandular carcinoma, granulosa cell carcinoma, hair-matrix carcinoma,hematoid carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, Hurthle cell carcinoma,hyaline carcinoma, hypernephroid carcinoma, infantile embryonalcarcinoma, carcinoma in situ, intraepidermal carcinoma, intraepithelialcarcinoma, Krompecher's carcinoma, Kulchitzky-cell carcinoma, large-cellcarcinoma, lenticular carcinoma, carcinoma lenticulare, lipomatouscarcinoma, lymphoepithelial carcinoma, carcinoma medullare, medullarycarcinoma, melanotic carcinoma, carcinoma molle, mucinous carcinoma,carcinoma muciparum, carcinoma mucocellulare, mucoepidermoid carcinoma,carcinoma mucosum, mucous carcinoma, carcinoma myxomatodes,nasopharyngeal carcinoma, oat cell carcinoma, carcinoma ossificans,osteoid carcinoma, papillary carcinoma, periportal carcinoma,preinvasive carcinoma, prickle cell carcinoma, pultaceous carcinoma,renal cell carcinoma of kidney, reserve cell carcinoma, carcinomasarcomatodes, schneiderian carcinoma, scirrhous carcinoma, carcinomascroti, signet-ring cell carcinoma, carcinoma simplex, small-cellcarcinoma, solanoid carcinoma, spheroidal cell carcinoma, spindle cellcarcinoma, carcinoma spongiosum, squamous carcinoma, squamous cellcarcinoma, string carcinoma, carcinoma telangiectaticum, carcinomatelangiectodes, transitional cell carcinoma, carcinoma tuberosum,tuberous carcinoma, verrucous carcinoma, or carcinoma villosum.

The term “p53 mutant cancer” as used herein refers to a cancerexpressing a mutant p53 protein. p53 mutant cancers include, but are notlimited to, cancers wherein the cancer cells have a p53^(+/mut) genotypeor a p53^(mut/−) genotype. The term “p53^(+/mut)” is used in accordancewith its plain ordinary meaning and refers to a heterozygous genotypehaving a p53 wildtype allele and a p53 mutant allele. The term“p53^(mut/−)” is used in accordance with its plain ordinary meaning andrefers to a heterozygous genotype with a p53 mutant allele and a p53null allele, wherein the p53 null allele is a p53 mutation thatdecreases or eliminates the translation (or production) of the p53protein. In embodiments, the p53 mutant allele is a p53 mutant cancerallele, wherein the p53 mutant cancer allele produces a mutant p53protein. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a Y220Cmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a R175Hmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a R273Cmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a R248Qmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a R273Hmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a R248Wmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a R282Wmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a G275Smutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a V157Fmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a H193Rmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a Y163Cmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a R273Lmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a C176Fmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes an E285Kmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a S241Fmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a R158Lmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a R249Smutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes an I195Tmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a Y234Cmutation. In embodiments, the mutant p53 protein includes a V272Mmutation.

“Pharmaceutically acceptable excipient” and “pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier” refer to a substance that aids the administration of an activeagent to and absorption by a subject and can be included in thecompositions of the present invention without causing a significantadverse toxicological effect on the patient. Non-limiting examples ofpharmaceutically acceptable excipients include water, NaCl, normalsaline solutions, lactated Ringer's, normal sucrose, normal glucose,binders, fillers, disintegrants, lubricants, coatings, sweeteners,flavors, salt solutions (such as Ringer's solution), alcohols, oils,gelatins, carbohydrates such as lactose, amylose or starch, fatty acidesters, hydroxymethycellulose, polyvinyl pyrrolidine, and colors, andthe like. Such preparations can be sterilized and, if desired, mixedwith auxiliary agents such as lubricants, preservatives, stabilizers,wetting agents, emulsifiers, salts for influencing osmotic pressure,buffers, coloring, and/or aromatic substances and the like that do notdeleteriously react with the compounds of the invention. One of skill inthe art will recognize that other pharmaceutical excipients are usefulin the present invention.

The term “preparation” is intended to include the formulation of theactive compound with encapsulating material as a carrier providing acapsule in which the active component with or without other carriers, issurrounded by a carrier, which is thus in association with it.Similarly, cachets and lozenges are included. Tablets, powders,capsules, pills, cachets, and lozenges can be used as solid dosage formssuitable for oral administration.

As used herein, the term “administering” means oral administration,administration as a suppository, topical contact, intravenous,intraperitoneal, intramuscular, intralesional, intrathecal, intranasalor subcutaneous administration, or the implantation of a slow-releasedevice, e.g., a mini-osmotic pump, to a subject. Administration is byany route, including parenteral and transmucosal (e.g., buccal,sublingual, palatal, gingival, nasal, vaginal, rectal, or transdermal).Parenteral administration includes, e.g., intravenous, intramuscular,intra-arteriole, intradermal, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal,intraventricular, and intracranial. Other modes of delivery include, butare not limited to, the use of liposomal formulations, intravenousinfusion, transdermal patches, etc. By “co-administer” it is meant thata composition described herein is administered at the same time, justprior to, or just after the administration of one or more additionaltherapies, for example cancer therapies such as chemotherapy, hormonaltherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy. The compounds of the inventioncan be administered alone or can be co-administered to the patient.Co-administration is meant to include simultaneous or sequentialadministration of the compounds individually or in combination (morethan one compound). Thus, the preparations can also be combined, whendesired, with other active substances (e.g., to reduce metabolicdegradation). The compositions of the present invention can be deliveredby transdermally, by a topical route, formulated as applicator sticks,solutions, suspensions, emulsions, gels, creams, ointments, pastes,jellies, paints, powders, and aerosols.

The compounds described herein can be used in combination with oneanother, with other active agents known to be useful in treating adisease associated with cells expressing a disease associated cellularcomponent, or with adjunctive agents that may not be effective alone,but may contribute to the efficacy of the active agent.

In some embodiments, co-administration includes administering one activeagent within 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, or 24 hours of a secondactive agent. Co-administration includes administering two active agentssimultaneously, approximately simultaneously (e.g., within about 1, 5,10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes of each other), or sequentially in any order.In some embodiments, co-administration can be accomplished byco-formulation, i.e., preparing a single pharmaceutical compositionincluding both active agents. In other embodiments, the active agentscan be formulated separately. In another embodiment, the active and/oradjunctive agents may be linked or conjugated to one another.

As a non-limiting example, the compounds described herein can beco-administered with anti-cancer agents or conventional chemotherapeuticagents including alkylating agents (e.g., cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide,chlorambucil, busulfan, melphalan, mechlorethamine, uramustine,thiotepa, nitrosoureas, etc.), anti-metabolites (e.g., 5-fluorouracil,azathioprine, methotrexate, leucovorin, capecitabine, cytarabine,floxuridine, fludarabine, gemcitabine, pemetrexed, raltitrexed, etc.),plant alkaloids (e.g., vincristine, vinblastine, vinorelbine, vindesine,podophyllotoxin, paclitaxel, docetaxel, etc.), topoisomerase inhibitors(e.g., irinotecan, topotecan, amsacrine, etoposide (VP16), etoposidephosphate, teniposide, etc.), antitumor antibiotics (e.g., doxorubicin,adriamycin, daunorubicin, epirubicin, actinomycin, bleomycin, mitomycin,mitoxantrone, plicamycin, etc.), platinum-based compounds (e.g.,cisplatin, oxaloplatin, carboplatin, etc.), and the like.

The compounds described herein can also be co-administered withconventional hormonal therapeutic agents including, but not limited to,steroids (e.g., dexamethasone), finasteride, aromatase inhibitors,tamoxifen, and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH) such asgoserelin.

Additionally, the compounds described herein can be co-administered withconventional immunotherapeutic agents including, but not limited to,immunostimulants (e.g., Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), levamisole,interleukin-2, alpha-interferon, etc.), monoclonal antibodies (e.g.,anti-CD20, anti-HER2, anti-CD52, anti-HLA-DR, and anti-VEGF monoclonalantibodies), immunotoxins (e.g., anti-CD33 monoclonalantibody-calicheamicin conjugate, anti-CD22 monoclonalantibody-pseudomonas exotoxin conjugate, etc.), and radioimmunotherapy(e.g., anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody conjugated to ¹¹¹In, ⁹⁰Y or ¹³¹I,etc.).

In a further embodiment, the compounds described herein can beco-administered with conventional radiotherapeutic agents including, butnot limited to, radionuclides such as ⁴⁷Sc, ⁶⁴Cu, ⁶⁷Cu, ⁸⁹Sr, ⁸⁶Y, ⁸⁷Y,⁹⁰Y, ¹⁰⁵Rh, ¹¹¹Ag, ¹¹¹In, ^(117m)Sn, ¹⁴⁹Pm, ¹⁵³Sm, ¹⁶⁶Ho, ¹⁷⁷Lu, ¹⁸⁶Re,¹⁸⁸Re, ²¹¹At, and ²¹²Bi, optionally conjugated to antibodies directedagainst tumor antigens.

In therapeutic use for the treatment of a disease, compound utilized inthe pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may beadministered at the initial dosage of about 0.001 mg/kg to about 1000mg/kg daily. A daily dose range of about 0.01 mg/kg to about 500 mg/kg,or about 0.1 mg/kg to about 200 mg/kg, or about 1 mg/kg to about 100mg/kg, or about 10 mg/kg to about 50 mg/kg, can be used. The dosages,however, may be varied depending upon the requirements of the patient,the severity of the condition being treated, and the compound or drugbeing employed. For example, dosages can be empirically determinedconsidering the type and stage of cancer diagnosed in a particularpatient. The dose administered to a patient, in the context of thepresent invention, should be sufficient to affect a beneficialtherapeutic response in the patient over time. The size of the dose willalso be determined by the existence, nature, and extent of any adverseside-effects that accompany the administration of a compound in aparticular patient. Determination of the proper dosage for a particularsituation is within the skill of the practitioner. Generally, treatmentis initiated with smaller dosages which are less than the optimum doseof the compound. Thereafter, the dosage is increased by small incrementsuntil the optimum effect under circumstances is reached. Forconvenience, the total daily dosage may be divided and administered inportions during the day, if desired.

The compounds described herein can be used in combination with oneanother, with other active agents known to be useful in treating cancer,or with adjunctive agents that may not be effective alone, but maycontribute to the efficacy of the active agent.

As used herein, the term “about” means a range of values including thespecified value, which a person of ordinary skill in the art wouldconsider reasonably similar to the specified value. In embodiments,about means within a standard deviation using measurements generallyacceptable in the art. In embodiments, about means a range extending to+/−10% of the specified value. In embodiments, about includes thespecified value.

The term “associated” or “associated with” in the context of a substanceor substance activity or function associated with a disease (e.g., aprotein associated disease, disease associated with a cellularcomponent) means that the disease (e.g., cancer) is caused by (in wholeor in part), or a symptom of the disease is caused by (in whole or inpart) the substance or substance activity or function or the disease ora symptom of the disease may be treated by modulating (e.g., inhibitingor activating) the substance (e.g., cellular component). As used herein,what is described as being associated with a disease, if a causativeagent, could be a target for treatment of the disease.

The term “aberrant” as used herein refers to different from normal. Whenused to describe enzymatic activity, aberrant refers to activity that isgreater or less than a normal control or the average of normalnon-diseased control samples. Aberrant activity may refer to an amountof activity that results in a disease, wherein returning the aberrantactivity to a normal or non-disease-associated amount (e.g., byadministering a compound or using a method as described herein), resultsin reduction of the disease or one or more disease symptoms.

“Anti-cancer agent” is used in accordance with its plain ordinarymeaning and refers to a composition (e.g., compound, drug, antagonist,inhibitor, modulator) having antineoplastic properties or the ability toinhibit the growth or proliferation of cells. In some embodiments, ananti-cancer agent is a chemotherapeutic. In some embodiments, an anticancer agent is an agent identified herein having utility in methods oftreating cancer. In some embodiments, an anti-cancer agent is an agentapproved by the FDA or similar regulatory agency of a country other thanthe USA, for treating cancer. In embodiments, an anti-cancer agent is anagent with antineoplastic properties that has not (e.g., yet) beenapproved by the FDA or similar regulatory agency of a country other thanthe USA, for treating cancer. In embodiments, an anti-cancer agent is aninhibitor of K-Ras, RAF, MEK, Erk, PI3K, Akt, RTK, or mTOR. Inembodiments, an anti-cancer agent is an MDM2 inhibitor or a genotoxicanti-cancer agent. In embodiments, an anti-cancer agent is nutlin-1,nutlin-2, nutlin-3, nutlin-3a, nutlin-3b, YH239-EE, MI-219, MI-773,MI-77301, MI-888, MX69, RG7112, RG7388, RITA, idasanutlin, DS-3032b, orAMG232. In embodiments, an anti-cancer agent is an alkylating agent,intercalating agent, or DNA replication inhibitor. Examples ofanti-cancer agents include, but are not limited to, MEK (e.g., MEK1,MEK2, or MEK1 and MEK2) inhibitors (e.g., XL518, CI-1040, PD035901,selumetinib/AZD6244, GSK1120212/trametinib, GDC-0973, ARRY-162,ARRY-300, AZD8330, PD0325901, U0126, PD98059, TAK-733, PD318088,AS703026, BAY 869766), alkylating agents (e.g., cyclophosphamide,ifosfamide, chlorambucil, busulfan, melphalan, mechlorethamine,uramustine, thiotepa, nitrosoureas, nitrogen mustards (e.g.,mechloroethamine, cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil, meiphalan),ethylenimine and methylmelamines (e.g., hexamethlymelamine, thiotepa),alkyl sulfonates (e.g., busulfan), nitrosoureas (e.g., carmustine,lomusitne, semustine, streptozocin), triazenes (decarbazine)),anti-metabolites (e.g., 5-azathioprine, leucovorin, capecitabine,fludarabine, gemcitabine, pemetrexed, raltitrexed, folic acid analog(e.g., methotrexate), or pyrimidine analogs (e.g., fluorouracil,floxouridine, Cytarabine), purine analogs (e.g., mercaptopurine,thioguanine, pentostatin), etc.), plant alkaloids (e.g., vincristine,vinblastine, vinorelbine, vindesine, podophyllotoxin, paclitaxel,docetaxel, etc.), topoisomerase inhibitors (e.g., irinotecan, topotecan,amsacrine, etoposide (VP16), etoposide phosphate, teniposide, etc.),antitumor antibiotics (e.g., doxorubicin, adriamycin, daunorubicin,epirubicin, actinomycin, bleomycin, mitomycin, mitoxantrone, plicamycin,etc.), platinum-based compounds (e.g., cisplatin, oxaloplatin,carboplatin), anthracenedione (e.g., mitoxantrone), substituted urea(e.g., hydroxyurea), methyl hydrazine derivative (e.g., procarbazine),adrenocortical suppressant (e.g., mitotane, aminoglutethimide),epipodophyllotoxins (e.g., etoposide), antibiotics (e.g., daunorubicin,doxorubicin, bleomycin), enzymes (e.g., L-asparaginase), inhibitors ofmitogen-activated protein kinase signaling (e.g., U0126, PD98059,PD184352, PD0325901, ARRY-142886, SB239063, SP600125, BAY 43-9006,wortmannin, or LY294002, Syk inhibitors, mTOR inhibitors, antibodies(e.g., rituxan), gossyphol, genasense, polyphenol E, Chlorofusin, alltrans-retinoic acid (ATRA), bryostatin, tumor necrosis factor-relatedapoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), 5-aza-2′-deoxycytidine, all transretinoic acid, doxorubicin, vincristine, etoposide, gemcitabine,imatinib (Gleevec®), geldanamycin,17-N-Allylamino-17-Demethoxygeldanamycin (17-AAG), flavopiridol,LY294002, bortezomib, trastuzumab, BAY 11-7082, PKC412, PD184352,20-epi-1, 25 dihydroxyvitamin D3; 5-ethynyluracil; abiraterone;aclarubicin; acylfulvene; adecypenol; adozelesin; aldesleukin; ALL-TKantagonists; altretamine; ambamustine; amidox; amifostine;aminolevulinic acid; amrubicin; amsacrine; anagrelide; anastrozole;andrographolide; angiogenesis inhibitors; antagonist D; antagonist G;antarelix; anti-dorsalizing morphogenetic protein-1; antiandrogen,prostatic carcinoma; antiestrogen; antineoplaston; antisenseoligonucleotides; aphidicolin glycinate; apoptosis gene modulators;apoptosis regulators; apurinic acid; ara-CDP-DL-PTBA; argininedeaminase; asulacrine; atamestane; atrimustine; axinastatin 1;axinastatin 2; axinastatin 3; azasetron; azatoxin; azatyrosine; baccatinIII derivatives; balanol; batimastat; BCR/ABL antagonists;benzochlorins; benzoylstaurosporine; beta lactam derivatives;beta-alethine; betaclamycin B; betulinic acid; bFGF inhibitor;bicalutamide; bisantrene; bisaziridinylspermine; bisnafide; bistrateneA; bizelesin; breflate; bropirimine; budotitane; buthionine sulfoximine;calcipotriol; calphostin C; camptothecin derivatives; canarypox IL-2;capecitabine; carboxamide-amino-triazole; carboxyamidotriazole; CaRestM3; CARN 700; cartilage derived inhibitor; carzelesin; casein kinaseinhibitors (ICOS); castanospermine; cecropin B; cetrorelix; chlorins;chloroquinoxaline sulfonamide; cicaprost; cis-porphyrin; cladribine;clomifene analogues; clotrimazole; collismycin A; collismycin B;combretastatin A4; combretastatin analogue; conagenin; crambescidin 816;crisnatol; cryptophycin 8; cryptophycin A derivatives; curacin A;cyclopentanthraquinones; cycloplatam; cypemycin; cytarabine ocfosfate;cytolytic factor; cytostatin; dacliximab; decitabine; dehydrodidemnin B;deslorelin; dexamethasone; dexifosfamide; dexrazoxane; dexverapamil;diaziquone; didemnin B; didox; diethylnorspermine;dihydro-5-azacytidine; 9-dioxamycin; diphenyl spiromustine; docosanol;dolasetron; doxifluridine; droloxifene; dronabinol; duocarmycin SA;ebselen; ecomustine; edelfosine; edrecolomab; eflornithine; elemene;emitefur; epirubicin; epristeride; estramustine analogue; estrogenagonists; estrogen antagonists; etanidazole; etoposide phosphate;exemestane; fadrozole; fazarabine; fenretinide; filgrastim; finasteride;flavopiridol; flezelastine; fluasterone; fludarabine; fluorodaunorunicinhydrochloride; forfenimex; formestane; fostriecin; fotemustine;gadolinium texaphyrin; gallium nitrate; galocitabine; ganirelix;gelatinase inhibitors; gemcitabine; glutathione inhibitors; hepsulfam;heregulin; hexamethylene bisacetamide; hypericin; ibandronic acid;idarubicin; idoxifene; idramantone; ilmofosine; ilomastat;imidazoacridones; imiquimod; immunostimulant peptides; insulin-likegrowth factor-1 receptor inhibitor; interferon agonists; interferons;interleukins; iobenguane; iododoxorubicin; ipomeanol, 4-; iroplact;irsogladine; isobengazole; isohomohalicondrin B; itasetron;jasplakinolide; kahalalide F; lamellarin-N triacetate; lanreotide;leinamycin; lenograstim; lentinan sulfate; leptolstatin; letrozole;leukemia inhibiting factor; leukocyte alpha interferon;leuprolide+estrogen+progesterone; leuprorelin; levamisole; liarozole;linear polyamine analogue; lipophilic disaccharide peptide; lipophilicplatinum compounds; lissoclinamide 7; lobaplatin; lombricine;lometrexol; lonidamine; losoxantrone; lovastatin; loxoribine;lurtotecan; lutetium texaphyrin; lysofylline; lytic peptides;maitansine; mannostatin A; marimastat; masoprocol; maspin; matrilysininhibitors; matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors; menogaril; merbarone;meterelin; methioninase; metoclopramide; MIF inhibitor; mifepristone;miltefosine; mirimostim; mismatched double stranded RNA; mitoguazone;mitolactol; mitomycin analogues; mitonafide; mitotoxin fibroblast growthfactor-saporin; mitoxantrone; mofarotene; molgramostim; monoclonalantibody, human chorionic gonadotrophin; monophosphoryl lipidA+myobacterium cell wall sk; mopidamol; multiple drug resistance geneinhibitor; multiple tumor suppressor 1-based therapy; mustard anticanceragent; mycaperoxide B; mycobacterial cell wall extract; myriaporone;N-acetyldinaline; N-substituted benzamides; nafarelin; nagrestip;naloxone+pentazocine; napavin; naphterpin; nartograstim; nedaplatin;nemorubicin; neridronic acid; neutral endopeptidase; nilutamide;nisamycin; nitric oxide modulators; nitroxide antioxidant; nitrullyn;O6-benzylguanine; octreotide; okicenone; oligonucleotides; onapristone;ondansetron; ondansetron; oracin; oral cytokine inducer; ormaplatin;osaterone; oxaliplatin; oxaunomycin; palauamine; palmitoylrhizoxin;pamidronic acid; panaxytriol; panomifene; parabactin; pazelliptine;pegaspargase; peldesine; pentosan polysulfate sodium; pentostatin;pentrozole; perflubron; perfosfamide; perillyl alcohol; phenazinomycin;phenylacetate; phosphatase inhibitors; picibanil; pilocarpinehydrochloride; pirarubicin; piritrexim; placetin A; placetin B;plasminogen activator inhibitor; platinum complex; platinum compounds;platinum-triamine complex; porfimer sodium; porfiromycin; prednisone;propyl bis-acridone; prostaglandin J2; proteasome inhibitors; proteinA-based immune modulator; protein kinase C inhibitor; protein kinase Cinhibitors, microalgal; protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibitors; purinenucleoside phosphorylase inhibitors; purpurins; pyrazoloacridine;pyridoxylated hemoglobin polyoxyethylerie conjugate; raf antagonists;raltitrexed; ramosetron; ras famesyl protein transferase inhibitors; rasinhibitors; ras-GAP inhibitor; retelliptine demethylated; rhenium Re 186etidronate; rhizoxin; ribozymes; RII retinamide; rogletimide;rohitukine; romurtide; roquinimex; rubiginone B1; ruboxyl; safingol;saintopin; SarCNU; sarcophytol A; sargramostim; Sdi 1 mimetics;semustine; senescence derived inhibitor 1; sense oligonucleotides;signal transduction inhibitors; signal transduction modulators; singlechain antigen-binding protein; sizofuran; sobuzoxane; sodiumborocaptate; sodium phenylacetate; solverol; somatomedin bindingprotein; sonermin; sparfosic acid; spicamycin D; spiromustine;splenopentin; spongistatin 1; squalamine; stem cell inhibitor; stem-celldivision inhibitors; stipiamide; stromelysin inhibitors; sulfinosine;superactive vasoactive intestinal peptide antagonist; suradista;suramin; swainsonine; synthetic glycosaminoglycans; tallimustine;tamoxifen methiodide; tauromustine; tazarotene; tecogalan sodium;tegafur; tellurapyrylium; telomerase inhibitors; temoporfin;temozolomide; teniposide; tetrachlorodecaoxide; tetrazomine;thaliblastine; thiocoraline; thrombopoietin; thrombopoietin mimetic;thymalfasin; thymopoietin receptor agonist; thymotrinan; thyroidstimulating hormone; tin ethyl etiopurpurin; tirapazamine; titanocenebichloride; topsentin; toremifene; totipotent stem cell factor;translation inhibitors; tretinoin; triacetyluridine; triciribine;trimetrexate; triptorelin; tropisetron; turosteride; tyrosine kinaseinhibitors; tyrphostins; UBC inhibitors; ubenimex; urogenitalsinus-derived growth inhibitory factor; urokinase receptor antagonists;vapreotide; variolin B; vector system, erythrocyte gene therapy;velaresol; veramine; verdins; verteporfin; vinorelbine; vinxaltine;vitaxin; vorozole; zanoterone; zeniplatin; zilascorb; zinostatinstimalamer, Adriamycin, Dactinomycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine, Cisplatin,acivicin; aclarubicin; acodazole hydrochloride; acronine; adozelesin;aldesleukin; altretamine; ambomycin; ametantrone acetate;aminoglutethimide; amsacrine; anastrozole; anthramycin; asparaginase;asperlin; azacitidine; azetepa; azotomycin; batimastat; benzodepa;bicalutamide; bisantrene hydrochloride; bisnafide dimesylate; bizelesin;bleomycin sulfate; brequinar sodium; bropirimine; busulfan;cactinomycin; calusterone; caracemide; carbetimer; carboplatin;carmustine; carubicin hydrochloride; carzelesin; cedefingol;chlorambucil; cirolemycin; cladribine; crisnatol mesylate;cyclophosphamide; cytarabine; dacarbazine; daunorubicin hydrochloride;decitabine; dexormaplatin; dezaguanine; dezaguanine mesylate;diaziquone; doxorubicin; doxorubicin hydrochloride; droloxifene;droloxifene citrate; dromostanolone propionate; duazomycin; edatrexate;eflomithine hydrochloride; elsamitrucin; enloplatin; enpromate;epipropidine; epirubicin hydrochloride; erbulozole; esorubicinhydrochloride; estramustine; estramustine phosphate sodium; etanidazole;etoposide; etoposide phosphate; etoprine; fadrozole hydrochloride;fazarabine; fenretinide; floxuridine; fludarabine phosphate;fluorouracil; fluorocitabine; fosquidone; fostriecin sodium;gemcitabine; gemcitabine hydrochloride; hydroxyurea; idarubicinhydrochloride; ifosfamide; iimofosine; interleukin I1 (includingrecombinant interleukin II, or rIL.sub.2), interferon alfa-2a;interferon alfa-2b; interferon alfa-n1; interferon alfa-n3; interferonbeta-1a; interferon gamma-1b; iproplatin; irinotecan hydrochloride;lanreotide acetate; letrozole; leuprolide acetate; liarozolehydrochloride; lometrexol sodium; lomustine; losoxantrone hydrochloride;masoprocol; maytansine; mechlorethamine hydrochloride; megestrolacetate; melengestrol acetate; melphalan; menogaril; mercaptopurine;methotrexate; methotrexate sodium; metoprine; meturedepa; mitindomide;mitocarcin; mitocromin; mitogillin; mitomalcin; mitomycin; mitosper;mitotane; mitoxantrone hydrochloride; mycophenolic acid; nocodazoie;nogalamycin; ormaplatin; oxisuran; pegaspargase; peliomycin;pentamustine; peplomycin sulfate; perfosfamide; pipobroman; piposulfan;piroxantrone hydrochloride; plicamycin; plomestane; porfimer sodium;porfiromycin; prednimustine; procarbazine hydrochloride; puromycin;puromycin hydrochloride; pyrazofurin; riboprine; rogletimide; safingol;safingol hydrochloride; semustine; simtrazene; sparfosate sodium;sparsomycin; spirogermanium hydrochloride; spiromustine; spiroplatin;streptonigrin; streptozocin; sulofenur; talisomycin; tecogalan sodium;tegafur; teloxantrone hydrochloride; temoporfin; teniposide; teroxirone;testolactone; thiamiprine; thioguanine; thiotepa; tiazofurin;tirapazamine; toremifene citrate; trestolone acetate; triciribinephosphate; trimetrexate; trimetrexate glucuronate; triptorelin;tubulozole hydrochloride; uracil mustard; uredepa; vapreotide;verteporfin; vinblastine sulfate; vincristine sulfate; vindesine;vindesine sulfate; vinepidine sulfate; vinglycinate sulfate;vinleurosine sulfate; vinorelbine tartrate; vinrosidine sulfate;vinzolidine sulfate; vorozole; zeniplatin; zinostatin; zorubicinhydrochloride, agents that arrest cells in the G2-M phases and/ormodulate the formation or stability of microtubules, (e.g., Taxol™ (i.e.paclitaxel), Taxotere™, compounds comprising the taxane skeleton,Erbulozole (i.e., R 55104), Dolastatin 10 (i.e., DLS-10 and NSC-376128),Mivobulin isethionate (i.e., as CI-980), Vincristine, NSC-639829,Discodermolide (i.e., as NVP-XX-A-296), ABT-751 (Abbott, i.e., E-7010),Altorhyrtins (e.g., Altorhyrtin A and Altorhyrtin C), Spongistatins(e.g., Spongistatin 1, Spongistatin 2, Spongistatin 3, Spongistatin 4,Spongistatin 5, Spongistatin 6, Spongistatin 7, Spongistatin 8, andSpongistatin 9), Cemadotin hydrochloride (i.e., LU-103793 andNSC-D-669356), Epothilones (e.g., Epothilone A, Epothilone B, EpothiloneC (i.e., desoxyepothilone A or dEpoA), Epothilone D (i.e., KOS-862,dEpoB, and desoxyepothilone B), Epothilone E, Epothilone F, Epothilone BN-oxide, Epothilone A N-oxide, 16-aza-epothilone B, 21-aminoepothilone B(i.e., BMS-310705), 21-hydroxyepothilone D (i.e., Desoxyepothilone F anddEpoF), 26-fluoroepothilone, Auristatin PE (i.e., NSC-654663),Soblidotin (i.e., TZT-1027), LS-4559-P (Pharmacia, i.e., LS-4577),LS-4578 (Pharmacia, i.e., LS-477-P), LS-4477 (Pharmacia), LS-4559(Pharmacia), RPR-112378 (Aventis), Vincristine sulfate, DZ-3358(Daiichi), FR-182877 (Fujisawa, i.e. WS-9885B), GS-164 (Takeda), GS-198(Takeda), KAR-2 (Hungarian Academy of Sciences), BSF-223651 (BASF, i.e.,ILX-651 and LU-223651), SAH-49960 (Lilly/Novartis), SDZ-268970(Lilly/Novartis), AM-97 (Armad/Kyowa Hakko), AM-132 (Armad), AM-138(Armad/Kyowa Hakko), IDN-5005 (Indena), Cryptophycin 52 (i.e.,LY-355703), AC-7739 (Ajinomoto, i.e., AVE-8063A and CS-39.HCl), AC-7700(Ajinomoto, i.e., AVE-8062, AVE-8062A, CS-39-L-Ser.HCl, andRPR-258062A), Vitilevuamide, Tubulysin A, Canadensol, Centaureidin(i.e., NSC-106969), T-138067 (Tularik, i.e., T-67, TL-138067 andTI-138067), COBRA-1 (Parker Hughes Institute, i.e., DDE-261 andWHI-261), H10 (Kansas State University), H16 (Kansas State University),Oncocidin Al (i.e., BTO-956 and DIME), DDE-313 (Parker HughesInstitute), Fijianolide B, Laulimalide, SPA-2 (Parker Hughes Institute),SPA-1 (Parker Hughes Institute, i.e., SPIKET-P), 3-IAABU(Cytoskeleton/Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, i.e., MF-569), Narcosine(also known as NSC-5366), Nascapine, D-24851 (Asta Medica), A-105972(Abbott), Hemiasterlin, 3-BAABU (Cytoskeleton/Mt. Sinai School ofMedicine, i.e., MF-191), TMPN (Arizona State University), Vanadoceneacetylacetonate, T 138026 (Tularik), Monsatrol, lnanocine (i.e.,NSC-698666), 3-IAABE (Cytoskeleton/Mt. Sinai School of Medicine),A-204197 (Abbott), T-607 (Tuiarik, i.e., T-900607), RPR-115781(Aventis), Eleutherobins (such as Desmethyleleutherobin,Desaetyleleutherobin, lsoeleutherobin A, and Z-Eleutherobin),Caribaeoside, Caribaeolin, Halichondrin B, D-64131 (Asta Medica),D-68144 (Asta Medica), Diazonamide A, A-293620 (Abbott), NPI-2350(Nereus), Taccalonolide A, TUB-245 (Aventis), A-259754 (Abbott),Diozostatin, (−)-Phenylahistin (i.e., NSCL-96F037), D-68838 (AstaMedica), D-68836 (Asta Medica), Myoseverin B, D-43411 (Zentaris, i.e.,D-81862), A-289099 (Abbott), A-318315 (Abbott), HTI-286 (i.e., SPA-110,trifluoroacetate salt) (Wyeth), D-82317 (Zentaris), D-82318 (Zentaris),SC-12983 (NCI), Resverastatin phosphate sodium, BPR-OY-007 (NationalHealth Research Institutes), and SSR-250411 (Sanofi)), steroids (e.g.,dexamethasone), finasteride, aromatase inhibitors,gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH) such as goserelin orleuprolide, adrenocorticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), progestins (e.g.,hydroxyprogesterone caproate, megestrol acetate, medroxyprogesteroneacetate), estrogens (e.g., diethlystilbestrol, ethinyl estradiol),antiestrogen (e.g., tamoxifen), androgens (e.g., testosteronepropionate, fluoxymesterone), antiandrogen (e.g., flutamide),immunostimulants (e.g., Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), levamisole,interleukin-2, alpha-interferon, etc.), monoclonal antibodies (e.g.,anti-CD20, anti-HER2, anti-CD52, anti-HLA-DR, and anti-VEGF monoclonalantibodies), immunotoxins (e.g., anti-CD33 monoclonalantibody-calicheamicin conjugate, anti-CD22 monoclonalantibody-pseudomonas exotoxin conjugate, etc.), radioimmunotherapy(e.g., anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody conjugated to ¹¹¹In, ⁹⁰Y or ¹³¹I,etc.), triptolide, homoharringtonine, dactinomycin, doxorubicin,epirubicin, topotecan, itraconazole, vindesine, cerivastatin,vincristine, deoxyadenosine, sertraline, pitavastatin, irinotecan,clofazimine, 5-nonyloxytryptamine, vemurafenib, dabrafenib, erlotinib,gefitinib, EGFR inhibitors, epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)-targeted therapy or therapeutic (e.g., gefitinib (Iressa™)erlotinib (Tarceva™), cetuximab (Erbitux™), lapatinib (Tykerb™)panitumumab (Vectibix™), vandetanib (Caprelsa™), afatinib/BIBW2992,CI-1033/canertinib, neratinib/HKI-272, CP-724714, TAK-285, AST-1306,ARRY334543, ARRY-380, AG-1478, dacomitinib/PF299804, OSI-420/desmethylerlotinib, AZD8931, AEE788, pelitinib/EKB-569, CUDC-101, WZ8040, WZ4002,WZ3146, AG-490, XL647, PD153035, BMS-599626), sorafenib, imatinib,sunitinib, dasatinib, or the like. A moiety of an anti-cancer agent is amonovalent anti-cancer agent (e.g., a monovalent form of an agent listedabove).

“Chemotherapeutic” or “chemotherapeutic agent” is used in accordancewith its plain ordinary meaning and refers to a chemical composition orcompound having antineoplastic properties or the ability to inhibit thegrowth or proliferation of cells.

The term “electrophilic” as used herein refers to a chemical group thatis capable of accepting electron density. An “electrophilicsubstituent,” “electrophilic chemical moiety,” or “electrophilic moiety”refers to an electron-poor chemical group, substituent, or moiety(monovalent chemical group), which may react with an electron-donatinggroup, such as a nucleophile, by accepting an electron pair or electrondensity to form a bond. In some embodiments, the electrophilicsubstituent of the compound is capable of reacting with a cysteineresidue. In some embodiments, the electrophilic substituent is capableof forming a covalent bond with a cysteine residue and may be referredto as a “covalent cysteine modifier moiety” or “covalent cysteinemodifier substituent.” The covalent bond formed between theelectrophilic substituent and the sulfhydryl group of the cysteine maybe a reversible or irreversible bond.

“Nucleophilic” as used herein refers to a chemical group that is capableof donating electron density.

The term “click chemistry” refers to a class of chemical reactions toform compositions by joining small modular units (i.e., a first reactivemoiety and a second reactive moiety) using conjugate chemistry. Clickchemistry is well known in the art and is described, for example, in H.C. Kolb, M. G. Finn, K. B. Sharpless (2001). Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.,40(11): 2004-2021; R. A. Evans (2007). Australian Journal of Chemistry60(6): 384-395; R. S. Bohacek, C. McMartin, W. C. Guida (1996). Med.Res. Rev., 16(1): 3-50; C. Spiteri, J. E. Moses (2010). Angew. Chem.Int. Ed., 49(1): 31-33; C. E. Hoyle, C. N. Bowman (2010). Angew. Chem.Int. Ed., 49(9): 1540-1573; M. L. Blackman, M. Royzen, J. M. Fox (2008).J. Am. Chem. Soc., 130(41): 13518-13519; N. K. Devaraj, R. Weissleder,S. A. Hilderbrand (2008). Bioconj. Chem. 19(12): 2297-2299; H.Stockmann, A. A. Neves, S. Stairs, K. M. Brindle, F. J. Leeper (2011).Org. Biomol. Chem., 9, 7303-7305; all of which are hereby incorporatedby reference in their entirety and for all purposes. In embodiments, thechemical reaction includes a first reactive moiety and a second reactivemoiety, wherein the first reactive moiety and the second reactive moietyare a complementary reactive pair. In embodiments, the click chemistryreaction is an azide-alkyne cycloaddition, wherein the first reactivemoiety is a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl moiety and the secondreactive moiety is an azidyl moiety.

The term “SuFEx” refers to sulfur(VI) fluoride exchange and is anexample of a click chemistry reaction. The term “SuFEx click chemistrycomplementary reactive pair” as used herein refers to a first reactivemoiety and a second reactive moiety that react in a SuFEx clickchemistry reaction. In embodiments, SuFEx chemistry is as described inJ. Dong, L. Krasnova, M. G. Finn, K. B. Sharpless (2014). Angew. Chem.Int. Ed., 53(36): 9430-9448, which is hereby incorporated by referencein its entirety and for all purposes. In embodiments, the first reactivemoiety is —SO₂F. In embodiments, the first reactive moiety is —NS(O)F₂.In embodiments, the second reactive moiety is a nucleophile.

An amino acid residue in a protein “corresponds” to a given residue whenit occupies the same essential structural position within the protein asthe given residue. Instead of a primary sequence alignment, a threedimensional structural alignment can also be used, e.g., where thestructure of the selected protein is aligned for maximum correspondencewith the human protein and the overall structures compared. In thiscase, an amino acid that occupies the same essential position as aspecified amino acid in the structural model is said to correspond tothe specified residue. For example, a selected residue in a selectedprotein corresponds to C220 of a mutant p53 protein including a Y220Cmutation (e.g., a Y220C p53 protein, or a human Y220C p53 protein) whenthe selected residue occupies the same essential spatial or otherstructural relationship as C220 in a mutant p53 protein including aY220C mutation (e.g., a Y220C p53 protein, or a human Y220C p53protein). In some embodiments, where a selected protein is aligned formaximum homology with the p53 protein (e.g., mutant p53 protein), theposition in the aligned selected protein aligning with C220 is said tocorrespond to C220 of the mutant p53 protein including a Y220C mutation(e.g., a Y220C p53 protein, or a human Y220C p53 protein). Instead of aprimary sequence alignment, a three dimensional structural alignment canalso be used, e.g., where the structure of the selected protein isaligned for maximum correspondence with the p53 protein (e.g., of SEQ IDNO:6 or a mutant p53 protein including a Y220C mutation) and the overallstructures compared. In this case, an amino acid that occupies the sameessential position as C220 of a mutant p53 protein including a Y220Cmutation (e.g., a Y220C p53 protein, or a human Y220C p53 protein) inthe structural model is said to correspond to the C220 residue. Anotherexample is wherein a selected residue in a selected protein correspondsto C220 in a mutant p53 protein including a Y220C mutation (e.g., aY220C p53 protein, or a human Y220C p53 protein) when the selectedresidue (e.g., cysteine residue) occupies essential the same sequence,spatial, or other structural position within the protein as C220 in themutant p53 protein including a Y220C mutation (e.g., a Y220C p53protein, or a human Y220C p53 protein).

The term “isolated,” when applied to a nucleic acid or protein, denotesthat the nucleic acid or protein is essentially free of other cellularcomponents with which it is associated in the natural state. It can be,for example, in a homogeneous state and may be in either a dry oraqueous solution. Purity and homogeneity are typically determined usinganalytical chemistry techniques such as polyacrylamide gelelectrophoresis or high performance liquid chromatography. A proteinthat is the predominant species present in a preparation issubstantially purified.

The term “amino acid” refers to naturally occurring and synthetic aminoacids, as well as amino acid analogs and amino acid mimetics thatfunction in a manner similar to the naturally occurring amino acids.Naturally occurring amino acids are those encoded by the genetic code,as well as those amino acids that are later modified, e.g.,hydroxyproline, γ-carboxyglutamate, and O-phosphoserine. Amino acidanalogs refers to compounds that have the same basic chemical structureas a naturally occurring amino acid, i.e., an a carbon that is bound toa hydrogen, a carboxyl group, an amino group, and an R group, e.g.,homoserine, norleucine, methionine sulfoxide, methionine methylsulfonium. Such analogs have modified R groups (e.g., norleucine) ormodified peptide backbones, but retain the same basic chemical structureas a naturally occurring amino acid. Amino acid mimetics refers tochemical compounds that have a structure that is different from thegeneral chemical structure of an amino acid, but that functions in amanner similar to a naturally occurring amino acid. The terms“non-naturally occurring amino acid” and “unnatural amino acid” refer toamino acid analogs, synthetic amino acids, and amino acid mimetics whichare not found in nature.

Amino acids may be referred to herein by either their commonly knownthree letter symbols or by the one-letter symbols recommended by theIUPAC-IUB Biochemical Nomenclature Commission. Nucleotides, likewise,may be referred to by their commonly accepted single-letter codes.

The terms “polypeptide,” “peptide,” and “protein” are usedinterchangeably herein to refer to a polymer of amino acid residues,wherein the polymer may in embodiments be conjugated to a moiety thatdoes not consist of amino acids. The terms apply to amino acid polymersin which one or more amino acid residue is an artificial chemicalmimetic of a corresponding naturally occurring amino acid, as well as tonaturally occurring amino acid polymers and non-naturally occurringamino acid polymers.

An amino acid or nucleotide base “position” is denoted by a number thatsequentially identifies each amino acid (or nucleotide base) in thereference sequence based on its position relative to the N-terminus (or5′-end). Due to deletions, insertions, truncations, fusions, and thelike that must be taken into account when determining an optimalalignment, in general the amino acid residue number in a test sequencedetermined by simply counting from the N-terminus will not necessarilybe the same as the number of its corresponding position in the referencesequence. For example, in a case where a variant has a deletion relativeto an aligned reference sequence, there will be no amino acid in thevariant that corresponds to a position in the reference sequence at thesite of deletion. Where there is an insertion in an aligned referencesequence, that insertion will not correspond to a numbered amino acidposition in the reference sequence. In the case of truncations orfusions there can be stretches of amino acids in either the reference oraligned sequence that do not correspond to any amino acid in thecorresponding sequence.

The terms “numbered with reference to” or “corresponding to,” when usedin the context of the numbering of a given amino acid or polynucleotidesequence, refers to the numbering of the residues of a specifiedreference sequence when the given amino acid or polynucleotide sequenceis compared to the reference sequence.

The term “protein complex” is used in accordance with its plain ordinarymeaning and refers to a protein which is associated with an additionalsubstance (e.g., another protein, protein subunit, or a compound).Protein complexes typically have defined quaternary structure. Theassociation between the protein and the additional substance may be acovalent bond. In embodiments, the association between the protein andthe additional substance (e.g., compound) is via non-covalentinteractions. In embodiments, a protein complex refers to a group of twoor more polypeptide chains. Proteins in a protein complex are linked bynon-covalent protein-protein interactions. A non-limiting example of aprotein complex is the proteasome.

The term “tumor protein p53” or “p53” refers to a protein that functionsas a tumor suppressor and plays a key role in preventing cancerformation. In embodiments, the p53 protein is the human p53 protein. Inembodiments, the p53 protein encoded by the TP53 gene has the amino acidsequence set forth in or corresponding to Entrez 7157, UniProt P04637,RefSeq (protein) NP_000537.3, RefSeq (protein) NP_001119584.1, RefSeq(protein) NP_001119585.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001119586.1, RefSeq(protein) NP_001119587.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001119588.1, RefSeq(protein) NP_001119589.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001119590.1, RefSeq(protein) NP_001263624.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001263625.1, RefSeq(protein) NP_001263626.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001263627.1, RefSeq(protein) NP_001263628.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001263689.1, or RefSeq(protein) NP_001263690.1. In embodiments, the amino acid sequence ornucleic acid sequence is the sequence known at the time of filing of thepresent application. In embodiments, p53 has the sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 6) MEEPQSDPSVEPPLSQETFSDLWKLLPENNVLSPLPSQAMDDLMLSPDDIEQWFTEDPGPDEAPRMPEAAPPVAPAPAAPTPAAPAPAPSWPLSSSVPSQKTYQGSYGFRLGFLHSGTAKSVTCTYSPALNKMFCQLAKTCPVQLWVDSTPPPGTRVRAMAIYKQSQHMTEVVRRCPHHERCSDSDGLAPPQHLIRVEGNLRVEYLDDRNTFRHSVVVPYEPPEVGSDCTTIHYNYMCNSSCMGGMNRRPILTIITLEDSSGNLLGRNSFEVRVCACPGRDRRTEEENLRKKGEPHHELPPGSTKRALPNNTSSSPQPKKKPLDGEYFTLQIRGRERFEMFRELNEALELKDAQAGKEPGGSRAHSSHLKSKKGQSTSRHKKLM FKTEGPDSD.

The term “transcriptional coactivator binding moiety” refers to achemical group or moiety capable of binding to a transcriptionalcoactivator (e.g., BRD4 or p300), transcription factor, or proteininvolved in transcription or included in a transcription proteincomplex. In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moietyis capable of binding to a transcriptional coactivator, and ishereinafter referred to as a “direct transcriptional coactivator bindingmoiety.” In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moietyis capable of binding to a transcriptional factor, and is hereinafterreferred to as a “transcriptional factor binding moiety.” Inembodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is capableof binding to a protein involved in transcription (e.g., aglucocorticoid protein), and is hereinafter referred to as“transcriptional protein binding moiety.” In embodiments, thetranscriptional coactivator binding moiety is capable of binding to aprotein included in a transcription protein complex, and is hereinafterreferred to as a “transcriptional complex protein binding moiety.”

The term “transcriptional coactivator” refers to a protein that binds toa transcription factor (e.g., transcription activator) to increase therate of transcription of a gene or a set of genes.

The terms “BRD” and “bromodomain” refer to a protein domain thatrecognizes acetylated lysine residues (e.g., on the N-terminal tails ofhistones). In embodiments, the BRD protein is a BRD1 protein. Inembodiments, the BRD protein is a BRD2 protein. In embodiments, the BRDprotein is a BRD4 protein. In embodiments, the BRD protein is a BRDTprotein. The “BRD binding moiety” refers to a chemical group or moietycapable of binding to BRD.

The terms “BRD1”, “bromodomain-containing protein 1”, “BRPF2”, and“bromodomain and plant homeodomain (PHD) finger containing protein 2”refer to a protein subunit of various histone acetyltransferasecomplexes and plays a role in regulating transcription. In embodiments,the BRD1 protein encoded by the BRD1 gene has the amino acid sequenceset forth in or corresponding to UniProt 095696, RefSeq (protein)NP_001291737.1, or RefSeq (protein) NP_001291738.1, or homolog thereof.In embodiments, the amino acid sequence or nucleic acid sequence is thesequence known at the time of filing of the present application. The“BRD1 binding moiety” refers to a chemical group or moiety capable ofbinding to BRD1.

The terms “BRD2” and “bromodomain-containing protein 2” refer to aprotein that associates with hyperacetylated chromatin and plays a rolein the regulation of transcription. In embodiments, the BRD2 proteinencoded by the BRD2 gene has the amino acid sequence set forth in orcorresponding to Entrez 6046, UniProt P25440, RefSeq (protein)NP_001106653.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001186384.1, RefSeq (protein)NP_001186385.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001278915.1, or RefSeq (protein)NP_005095.1, or homolog thereof. In embodiments, the amino acid sequenceor nucleic acid sequence is the sequence known at the time of filing ofthe present application. The “BRD2 binding moiety” refers to a chemicalgroup or moiety capable of binding to BRD2.

The terms “BRD4” and “bromodomain-containing protein 4” refer to aprotein that associates with chromosomes during mitosis and plays a keyrole in transmission of epigenetic memory across cell divisions andtranscription regulation. In embodiments, the BRD4 protein encoded bythe BRD4 gene has the amino acid sequence set forth in or correspondingto Entrez 23476, UniProt 060885, RefSeq (protein) NP_001317313.1, RefSeq(protein) NP_055114.1, or RefSeq (protein) NP_490597.1. In embodiments,the amino acid sequence or nucleic acid sequence is the sequence knownat the time of filing of the present application. In embodiments, BRD4has the sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 7)MSAESGPGTRLRNLPVMGDGLETSQMSTTQAQAQPQPANAASTNPPPPETSNPNKPKRQTNQLQYLLRVVLKTLWKHQFAWPFQQPVDAVKLNLPDYYKIIKTPMDMGTIKKRLENNYYWNAQECIQDFNTMFTNCYIYNKPGDDIVLMAEALEKLFLQKINELPTEETEIMIVQAKGRGRGRKETGTAKPGVSTVPNTTQASTPPQTQTPQPNPPPVQATPHPFPAVTPDLIVQTPVMTVVPPQPLQTPPPVPPQPQPPPAPAPQPVQSHPPIIAATPQPVKTKKGVKRKADTTTPTTIDPIHEPPSLPPEPKTTKLGQRRESSRPVKPPKKDVPDSQQHPAPEKSSKVSEQLKCCSGILKEMFAKKHAAYAWPFYKPVDVEALGLHDYCDIIKHPMDMSTIKSKLEAREYRDAQEFGADVRLMFSNCYKYNPPDHEVVAMARKLQDVFEMRFAKMPDEPEEPVVAVSSPAVPPPTKVVAPPSSSDSSSDSSSDSDSSTDDSEEERAQRLAELQEQLKAVHEQLAALSQPQQNKPKKKEKDKKEKKKEKHKRKEEVEENKKSKAKEPPPKKTKKNNSSNSNVSKKEPAPMKSKPPPTYESEEEDKCKPMSYEEKRQLSLDINKLPGEKLGRVVHIIQSREPSLKNSNPDEIEIDFETLKPSTLRELERYVTSCLRKKRKPQAEKVDVIAGSSKMKGFSSSESESSSESSSSDSEDSETEMAPKSKKKGHPGREQKKHHHHHHQQMQQAPAPVPQQPPPPPQQPPPPPPPQQQQQPPPPPPPPSMPQQAAPAMKSSPPPFIATQVPVLEPQLPGSVFDPIGHFTQPILHLPQPELPPHLPQPPEHSTPPHLNQHAVVSPPALHNALPQQPSRPSNRAAALPPKPARPPAVSPALTQTPLLPQPPMAQPPQVLLEDEEPPAPPLTSMQMQLYLQQLQKVQPPTPLLPSVKVQSQPPPPLPPPPHPSVQQQLQQQPPPPPPPQPQPPPQQQHQPPPRPVHLQPMQFSTHIQQPPPPQGQQPPHPPPGQQPPPPQPAKPQQVIQHHHSPRHHKSDPYSTGHLREAPSPLMIHSPQMSQFQSLTHQSPPQQNVQPKKQELRAASVVQPQPLVVVKEEKIHSPIIRSEPFSPSLRPEPPKHPESIKAPVHLPQRPEMKPVDVGRPVIRPPEQNAPPPGAPDKDKQKQEPKTPVAPKKDLKIKNMGSWASLVQKHPTTPSSTAKSSSDSFEQFRRAAREKEEREKALKAQAEHAEKEKERLRQERMRSREDEDALEQARRAHEEARRRQEQQQQQRQEQQQQQQQQAAAVAAAATPQAQSSQPQSMLDQQRELARKREQERRRREAMAATIDMNFQSDLLSIFEENLF.The “BRD4 binding moiety” refers to a chemical group or moiety capableof binding to BRD4.

The terms “BRD7” and “bromodomain-containing protein 7” refer to aprotein that plays a role in p53-mediated cell cycle arrest in responseto oncogene progression from G1 to S phase. In embodiments, the BRD7protein encoded by the BRD7 gene has the amino acid sequence set forthin or corresponding to Entrez 29117, UniProt Q9NPI1, RefSeq (protein)NP_001167455.1, or RefSeq (protein) NP_037395.2, or homolog thereof. Inembodiments, the amino acid sequence or nucleic acid sequence is thesequence known at the time of filing of the present application. The“BRD7 binding moiety” refers to a chemical group or moiety capable ofbinding to BRD7.

The terms “BRD9” and “bromodomain-containing protein 9” refer to aprotein that plays a role in chromatin remodeling and regulation oftranscription. In embodiments, the BRD9 protein encoded by the BRD9 genehas the amino acid sequence set forth in or corresponding to UniProtQ9H8M2, RefSeq (protein) NP_001009877.2, RefSeq (protein)NP_001304880.1, or RefSeq (protein) NP_076413.3, or homolog thereof. Inembodiments, the amino acid sequence or nucleic acid sequence is thesequence known at the time of filing of the present application. The“BRD9 binding moiety” refers to a chemical group or moiety capable ofbinding to BRD9.

The terms “BRDT” and “bromodomain testis-specific protein” refer to atestis-specific chromatin protein that plays a key role inspermatogenesis. In embodiments, the BRDT protein encoded by the BRDTgene has the amino acid sequence set forth in or corresponding to Entrez676, UniProt Q58F21, RefSeq (protein) NP_001229734.2, RefSeq (protein)NP_001229735.2, RefSeq (protein) NP_001229736.2, RefSeq (protein)NP_001229737.2, RefSeq (protein) NP_001229739.2, RefSeq (protein)NP_001717.3, or RefSeq (protein) NP_997072.2, or homolog thereof. Inembodiments, the amino acid sequence or nucleic acid sequence is thesequence known at the time of filing of the present application. The“BRDT binding moiety” refers to a chemical group or moiety capable ofbinding to BRDT.

The term “p300-CBP” refers to a coactivator family composed of p300 andCREBBP. Both p300 and CBP interact with numerous transcription factorsand increase the expression of their target genes. The “p300-CBP bindingmoiety” refers to a chemical group or moiety capable of binding top300-CBP.

The term “histone acetyltransferase p300” or “p300” refers to a proteinthat regulates transcription of genes via chromatin remodeling. p300plays an essential role in regulating cell growth and division, andprevents the growth of cancerous tumors. In embodiments, the p300protein encoded by the EP300 gene has the amino acid sequence set forthin or corresponding to Entrez 2033, UniProt Q09472, or RefSeq (protein)NP_001420.2. In embodiments, the amino acid sequence or nucleic acidsequence is the sequence known at the time of filing of the presentapplication. In embodiments, p300 has the sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 8)MAENVVEPGPPSAKRPKLSSPALSASASDGTDFGSLFDLEHDLPDELINSTELGLTNGGDINQLQTSLGMVQDAASKHKQLSELLRSGSSPNLNMGVGGPGQVMASQAQQSSPGLGLINSMVKSPMTQAGLTSPNMGMGTSGPNQGPTQSTGMMNSPVNQPAMGMNTGMNAGMNPGMLAAGNGQGIMPNQVMNGSIGAGRGRQNMQYPNPGMGSAGNLLTEPLQQGSPQMGGQTGLRGPQPLKMGMMNNPNPYGSPYTQNPGQQIGASGLGLQIQTKTVLSNNLSPFAMDKKAVPGGGMPNMGQQPAPQVQQPGLVTPVAQGMGSGAHTADPEKRKLIQQQLVLLLHAHKCQRREQANGEVRQCNLPHCRTMKNVLNHMTHCQSGKSCQVAHCASSRQIISHWKNCTRHDCPVCLPLKNAGDKRNQQPILTGAPVGLGNPSSLGVGQQSAPNLSTVSQIDPSSIERAYAALGLPYQVNQMPTQPQVQAKNQQNQQPGQSPQGMRPMSNMSASPMGVNGGVGVQTPSLLSDSMLHSAINSQNPMMSENASVPSLGPMPTAAQPSTTGIRKQWHEDITQDLRNHLVHKLVQAIFPTPDPAALKDRRMENLVAYARKVEGDMYESANNRAEYYHLLAEKIYKIQKELEEKRRTRLQKQNMLPNAAGMVPVSMNPGPNMGQPQPGMTSNGPLPDPSMIRGSVPNQMMPRITPQSGLNQFGQMSMAQPPIVPRQTPPLQHHGQLAQPGALNPPMGYGPRMQQPSNQGQFLPQTQFPSQGMNVTNIPLAPSSGQAPVSQAQMSSSSCPVNSPIMPPGSQGSHIHCPQLPQPALHQNSPSPVPSRTPTPHHTPPSIGAQQPPATTIPAPVPTPPAMPPGPQSQALHPPPRQTPTPPTTQLPQQVQPSLPAAPSADQPQQQPRSQQSTAASVPTPTAPLLPPQPATPLSQPAVSIEGQVSNPPSTSSTEVNSQAIAEKQPSQEVKMEAKMEVDQPEPADTQPEDISESKVEDCKMESTETEERSTELKTEIKEEEDQPSTSATQSSPAPGQSKKKIFKPEELRQALMPTLEALYRQDPESLPFRQPVDPQLLGIPDYFDIVKSPMDLSTIKRKLDTGQYQEPWQYVDDIWLMFNNAWLYNRKTSRVYKYCSKLSEVFEQEIDPVMQSLGYCCGRKLEFSPQTLCCYGKQLCTIPRDATYYSYQNRYHFCEKCFNEIQGESVSLGDDPSQPQTTINKEQFSKRKNDTLDPELFVECTECGRKMHQICVLHHEIIWPAGFVCDGCLKKSARTRKENKFSAKRLPSTRLGTFLENRVNDFLRRQNHPESGEVTVRVVHASDKTVEVKPGMKARFVDSGEMAESFPYRTKALFAFEEIDGVDLCFFGMHVQEYGSDCPPPNQRRVYISYLDSVHFFRPKCLRTAVYHEILIGYLEYVKKLGYTTGHIWACPPSEGDDYIFHCHPPDQKIPKPKRLQEWYKKMLDKAVSERIVHDYKDIFKQATEDRLTSAKELPYFEGDFWPNVLEESIKELEQEEEERKREENTSNESTDVTKGDSKNAKKKNNKKTSKNKSSLSRGNKKKPGMPNVSNDLSQKLYATMEKHKEVFFVIRLIAGPAANSLPPIVDPDPLIPCDLMDGRDAFLTLARDKHLEFSSLRRAQWSTMCMLVELHTQSQDRFVYTCNECKHHVETRWHCTVCEDYDLCITCYNTKNHDHKMEKLGLGLDDESNNQQAAATQSPGDSRRLSIQRCIQSLVHACQCRNANCSLPSCQKMKRVVQHTKGCKRKTNGGCPICKQLIALCCYHAKHCQENKCPVPFCLNIKQKLRQQQLQHRLQQAQMLRRRMASMQRTGVVGQQQGLPSPTPATPTTPTGQQPTTPQTPQPTSQPQPTPPNSMPPYLPRTQAAGPVSQGKAAGQVTPPTPPQTAQPPLPGPPPAAVEMAMQIQRAAETQRQMAHVQIFQRPIQHQMPPMTPMAPMGMNPPPMTRGPSGHLEPGMGPTGMQQQPPWSQGGLPQPQQLQSGMPRPAMMSVAQHGQPLNMAPQPGLGQVGISPLKPGTVSQQALQNLLRTLRSPSSPLQQQQVLSILHANPQLLAAFIKQRAAKYANSNPQPIPGQPGMPQGQPGLQPPTMPGQQGVHSNPAMQNMNPMQAGVQRAGLPQQQPQQQLQPPMGGMSPQAQQMNMNHNTMPSQFRDILRRQQMMQQQQQQGAGPGIGPGMANHNQFQQPQGVGYPPQQQQRMQHHMQQMQQGNMGQIGQLPQALGAEAGASLQAYQQRLLQQQMGSPVQPNPMSPQQHMLPNQAQSPHLQGQQIPNSLSNQVRSPQPVPSPRPQSQPPHSSPSPRMQPQPSPHHVSPQTSSPHPGLVAAQANPMEQGHFASPDQNSMLSQLASNPGMANLHGASATDLGLSTDNSDLNSNLSQSTLDIH.The “p300 binding moiety” refers to a chemical group or moiety capableof binding to p300.

The terms “CREBBP”, “CBP”, and “CREB-binding protein” refer to a proteinthat activates transcription. In embodiments, the CREBBP protein encodedby the CREBBP gene has the amino acid sequence set forth in orcorresponding to Entrez 1387, UniProt Q92793, RefSeq (protein)NP_001073315.1, or RefSeq (protein) NP_004371.2, or homolog thereof. Inembodiments, the amino acid sequence or nucleic acid sequence is thesequence known at the time of filing of the present application. The“CREBBP binding moiety” refers to a chemical group or moiety capable ofbinding to CREBBP.

The terms “glucocorticoid receptor” or “GR” refer to the receptor towhich cortisol and other glucocorticoids bind. The GR regulates genescontrolling development, metabolism, and immune response. Inembodiments, the GR protein encoded by the NR3C1 gene has the amino acidsequence set forth in or corresponding to Entrez 2908, UniProt P04150,UniProt Q3MSN4, RefSeq (protein) NP_000167.1, RefSeq (protein)NP_001018084.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001018085.1, RefSeq (protein)NP_001018086.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001018087.1, RefSeq (protein)NP_001018661.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001019265.1, RefSeq (protein)NP_001191187.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001191188.1, RefSeq (protein)NP_001191189.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001191190.1, RefSeq (protein)NP_001191191.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001191192.1, or RefSeq (protein)NP_001191193.1, or homolog thereof. In embodiments, the amino acidsequence or nucleic acid sequence is the sequence known at the time offiling of the present application. In embodiments, GR has the sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 9) MDSKESLTPGREENPSSVLAQERGDVMDFYKTLRGGATVKVSASSPSLAVASQSDSKQRRLLVDFPKGSVSNAQQPDLSKAVSLSMGLYMGETETKVMGNDLGFPQQGQISLSSGETDLKLLEESIANLNRSTSVPENPKSSASTAVSAAPTEKEFPKTHSDVSSEQQHLKGQTGTNGGNVKLYTTDQSTFDILQDLEFSSGSPGKETNESPWRSDLLIDENCLLSPLAGEDDSFLLEGNSNEDCKPLILPDTKPKIKDNGDLVLSSPSNVTLPQVKTEKEDFIELCTPGVIKQEKLGTVYCQASFPGANIIGNKMSAISVHGVSTSGGQMYHYDMNTASLSQQQDQKPIFNVIPPIPVGSENWNRCQGSGDDNLTSLGTLNFPGRTVFSNGYSSPSMRPDVSSPPSSSSTATTGPPPKLCLVCSDEASGCHYGVLTCGSCKVFFKRAVEGQHNYLCAGRNDCIIDKIRRKNCPACRYRKCLQAGMNLEARKTKKKIKGIQQATTGVSQETSENPGNKTIVPATLPQLTPTLVSLLEVIEPEVLYAGYDSSVPDSTWRIMTTLNMLGGRQVIAAVKWAKAIPGFRNLHLDDQMTLLQYSWMFLMAFALGWRSYRQSSANLLCFAPDLIINEQRMTLPCMYDQCKHMLYVSSELHRLQVSYEEYLCMKTLLLLSSVPKDGLKSQELFDEIRMTYIKELGKAIVKREGNSSQNWQRFYQLTKLLDSMHEVVENLLNYCFQTFLDKTMSIEFPEMLAEIITNQIPKYSNGNIKKLLFHQK.The “glucocorticoid receptor binding moiety” refers to a chemical groupor moiety capable of binding to glucocorticoid receptor.

The terms “PCAF” and “p300/CBP-associated factor” refer to a proteinthat plays a role in transcriptional activation. In embodiments, thePCAF protein has the amino acid sequence set forth in or correspondingto Entrez 8850, UniProt Q92831, or RefSeq (protein) NP_003875.3, orhomolog thereof. In embodiments, the amino acid sequence or nucleic acidsequence is the sequence known at the time of filing of the presentapplication. The “PCAF binding moiety” refers to a chemical group ormoiety capable of binding to PCAF.

The terms “GCN5L2”, “KAT2A”, and “histone acetyltransferase KAT2A” referto a protein that activates transcription. In embodiments, the GCN5L2protein encoded by the KAT2A gene has the amino acid sequence set forthin or corresponding to Entrez 2648, UniProt Q92830, or RefSeq (protein)NP_066564.2, or homolog thereof. In embodiments, the amino acid sequenceor nucleic acid sequence is the sequence known at the time of filing ofthe present application. The “GCN5L2 binding moiety” refers to achemical group or moiety capable of binding to GCN5L2.

The terms “CECR2” and “cat eye syndrome critical region protein 2” referto a protein that is part of histone-modifying complexes and plays arole in development (e.g., embryogenesis or spermatogenesis). Inembodiments, the CECR2 protein has the amino acid sequence set forth inor corresponding to UniProt Q9BXF3, RefSeq (protein) NP_001276975.1, orRefSeq (protein) NP_001276976.1, or homolog thereof. In embodiments, theamino acid sequence or nucleic acid sequence is the sequence known atthe time of filing of the present application. The “CECR2 bindingmoiety” refers to a chemical group or moiety capable of binding toCECR2.

The terms “BRPF” and “bromodomain and plant homeodomain (PHD) fingercontaining protein” refer to a family of proteins involved in therecruitment of histone acetyltransferases to chromatin. In embodiments,the BRPF protein is a BRPF1 protein. In embodiments, the BRPF protein isa BRPF3 protein. In embodiments, the BRPF protein is a ATAD2 protein.The “BRPF binding moiety” refers to a chemical group or moiety capableof binding to BRPF.

The terms “BRPF1” and “bromodomain and plant homeodomain (PHD) fingercontaining protein 1” refer to a protein subunit of various histoneacetyltransferase complexes and plays a role in regulatingtranscription. In embodiments, the BRPF1 protein encoded by the BRPF1gene has the amino acid sequence set forth in or corresponding toUniProt P55201, RefSeq (protein) NP_001003694.1, RefSeq (protein)NP_001305978.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001305979.1, or RefSeq (protein)NP_004625.2, or homolog thereof. In embodiments, the amino acid sequenceor nucleic acid sequence is the sequence known at the time of filing ofthe present application. The “BRPF1 binding moiety” refers to a chemicalgroup or moiety capable of binding to BRPF1.

The terms “BRPF3” and “bromodomain and plant homeodomain (PHD) fingercontaining protein 3” refer to a protein subunit of various histoneacetyltransferase complexes and plays a role in DNA replicationinitiation. In embodiments, the BRPF3 protein encoded by the BRPF3 genehas the amino acid sequence set forth in or corresponding to UniProtQ9ULD4, or RefSeq (protein) NP_056510.2, or homolog thereof. Inembodiments, the amino acid sequence or nucleic acid sequence is thesequence known at the time of filing of the present application. The“BRPF3 binding moiety” refers to a chemical group or moiety capable ofbinding to BRPF3.

The terms “ATAD2” and “ATPase family AAA domain-containing protein 2”refer to a transcriptional coactivator and plays a role in theexpression of target genes (e.g., estradiol genes). In embodiments, theATAD2 protein encoded by the ATAD2 gene has the amino acid sequence setforth in or corresponding to UniProt Q6PL18, or RefSeq (protein)NP_054828.2, or homolog thereof. In embodiments, the amino acid sequenceor nucleic acid sequence is the sequence known at the time of filing ofthe present application. The “ATAD2 binding moiety” refers to a chemicalgroup or moiety capable of binding to ATAD2.

The terms “BAZ” and “bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain protein”refer to a family of bromodomain containing proteins. In embodiments,the BAZ protein is a BAZ2 protein. In embodiments, the BAZ protein is aBAZ2A protein. In embodiments, the BAZ protein is a BAZ2B protein. Inembodiments, the BAZ protein is a TIFla protein. The “BAZ bindingmoiety” refers to a chemical group or moiety capable of binding to BAZ.

The terms “BAZ2” and “bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain protein2” refer to a family of bromodomain containing proteins. In embodiments,the BAZ2 protein is a BAZ2A protein. In embodiments, the BAZ2 protein isa BAZ2B protein. The “BAZ2 binding moiety” refers to a chemical group ormoiety capable of binding to BAZ2.

The terms “BAZ2A” and “bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domainprotein 2A” refer to a protein subunit of the nucleolar remodelingcomplex and plays a role in regulation of transcription. In embodiments,the BAZ2A protein encoded by the BAZ2A gene has the amino acid sequenceset forth in or corresponding to Entrez 11176, UniProt Q9UIF9, or RefSeq(protein) NP_038477.2, or homolog thereof. In embodiments, the aminoacid sequence or nucleic acid sequence is the sequence known at the timeof filing of the present application. The “BAZ2A binding moiety” refersto a chemical group or moiety capable of binding to BAZ2A.

The terms “BAZ2B” and “bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domainprotein 2B” refer to a protein involved in regulation of transcription.In embodiments, the BAZ2B protein encoded by the BAZ2B gene has theamino acid sequence set forth in or corresponding to UniProt Q9UIF8,RefSeq (protein) NP_001276904.1, or RefSeq (protein) NP_038478.2, orhomolog thereof. In embodiments, the amino acid sequence or nucleic acidsequence is the sequence known at the time of filing of the presentapplication. The “BAZ2B binding moiety” refers to a chemical group ormoiety capable of binding to BAZ2B.

The terms “TIF1α” and “transcriptional intermediary factor 1α” refer toa protein involved in regulation of transcription. In embodiments, theTIF1α protein encoded by the TRIM24 gene has the amino acid sequence setforth in or corresponding to Entrez 8805, UniProt 015164, RefSeq(protein) NP_003843.3, or RefSeq (protein) NP_056989.2, or homologthereof. In embodiments, the amino acid sequence or nucleic acidsequence is the sequence known at the time of filing of the presentapplication. The “TIF1α binding moiety” refers to a chemical group ormoiety capable of binding to TIF1α.

The terms “TAF” and “TBP-associated factor” refer to a family ofproteins that associate with the TATA-binding protein in transcriptioninitiation. In embodiments, the TAF protein is a TAF1 protein. Inembodiments, the TAF protein is a TAF1L protein. The “TAF bindingmoiety” refers to a chemical group or moiety capable of binding to TAF.

The terms “TAF1”, “TBP-associated factor 250 kDa”, and “transcriptioninitiation factor TFIID subunit 1” refer to a protein involved ininitiation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. In embodiments, theTAF1 protein encoded by the TAF1 gene has the amino acid sequence setforth in or corresponding to Entrez 6872, UniProt P21675, RefSeq(protein) NP_001273003.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_004597.2, or RefSeq(protein) NP_620278.1, or homolog thereof. In embodiments, the aminoacid sequence or nucleic acid sequence is the sequence known at the timeof filing of the present application. The “TAF1 binding moiety” refersto a chemical group or moiety capable of binding to TAF1.

The terms “TAF1L” and “transcription initiation factor TFIID subunit1-like” refer to a protein that may act as a functional substitute forTAF1/TAFII250 during male meiosis. In embodiments, the TAF1L proteinencoded by the TAF1L gene has the amino acid sequence set forth in orcorresponding to UniProt Q8IZX4 or RefSeq (protein) NP_722516.1, orhomolog thereof. In embodiments, the amino acid sequence or nucleic acidsequence is the sequence known at the time of filing of the presentapplication. The “TAF1L binding moiety” refers to a chemical group ormoiety capable of binding to TAF1L.

The terms “SMARC” and “SWI/SNF related, matrix associated, actindependent regulator of chromatin” refer to a family of proteins involvedin regulation of transcription. In embodiments, the SMARC protein is aPB1 protein. In embodiments, the SMARC protein is a SMARCA2 protein. Inembodiments, the SMARC protein is a SMARCA2A protein. In embodiments,the SMARC protein is a SMARCA2B protein. In embodiments, the SMARCprotein is a SMARCA4 protein. The “SMARC binding moiety” refers to achemical group or moiety capable of binding to SMARC.

The terms “PB1” and “RNA-directed RNA polymerase catalytic subunit”refer to an RNA-dependent RNA polymerase responsible for replication andtranscription of virus RNA segments. In embodiments, the PB1 proteinencoded by the PB1 gene has the amino acid sequence set forth in orcorresponding to UniProt Q0A461, or homolog thereof. In embodiments, theamino acid sequence or nucleic acid sequence is the sequence known atthe time of filing of the present application. The “PB1 binding moiety”refers to a chemical group or moiety capable of binding to PB1.

The terms “SMARCA2” and “probable global transcription activator SNF2L2”refer to a protein involved in regulation of transcription. Inembodiments, the SMARCA2 protein encoded by the SMARCA2 gene has theamino acid sequence set forth in or corresponding to Entrez 6595,UniProt P51531, RefSeq (protein) NP_001276325.1, RefSeq (protein)NP_001276326.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_003061.3, or RefSeq (protein)NP_620614.2, or homolog thereof. In embodiments, the amino acid sequenceor nucleic acid sequence is the sequence known at the time of filing ofthe present application. The “SMARCA2 binding moiety” refers to achemical group or moiety capable of binding to SMARCA2.

The terms “SMARCA4”, “transcription activator BRG1”, and “ATP-dependentchromatin remodeler” refer to a protein involved in regulation oftranscription. In embodiments, the SMARCA4 protein encoded by theSMARCA4 gene has the amino acid sequence set forth in or correspondingto Entrez 6597, UniProt P51532, UniProt Q9HBD4, RefSeq (protein)NP_001122316.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001122317.1, RefSeq (protein)NP_001122318.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_001122319.1, RefSeq (protein)NP_001122320.1, RefSeq (protein) NP_003063.2, or RefSeq (protein)NP_001122321.1, or homolog thereof. In embodiments, the amino acidsequence or nucleic acid sequence is the sequence known at the time offiling of the present application. The “SMARCA4 binding moiety” refersto a chemical group or moiety capable of binding to SMARCA4.

II. Compounds

In an aspect is provided a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, having the formula:

L¹ is a bond or covalent linker. R¹ is a transcriptional coactivatorbinding moiety. R² is independently halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X²,—OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,—NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substitutedor unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, or-L²-R²³; two adjacent R² substituents may optionally be joined to form asubstituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl. R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) areindependently hydrogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —Cl₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂,—CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂,—OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCl₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl,—OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substitutedor unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(2A)and R^(2B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionallybe joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl orsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. X² is independently —F, —Cl,—Br, or —I. The symbol n2 is independently an integer from 0 to 4. Thesymbols m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2. The symbol z2 is an integerfrom 0 to 7. L² is independently a bond or covalent linker. R²³ isindependently a detectable moiety. R³ is a covalent cysteine modifiermoiety.

In embodiments, L¹ is a bond or covalent linker. In embodiments, R¹ is atranscriptional coactivator binding moiety. In embodiments, R² isindependently halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX²₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C),—C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C),—NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂,—NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted orunsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; twoadjacent R² substituents may optionally be joined to form a substitutedor unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), andR^(2D) are independently hydrogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂,—CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂,—COOH, —CONH₂, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCl₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂,—OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstitutedheteroaryl; R^(2A) and R^(2B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogenatom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. X² isindependently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 is independently aninteger from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2. Thesymbol z2 is an integer from 0 to 7. R³ is a covalent cysteine modifiermoiety.

In embodiments, L¹ is a bond or covalent linker. In embodiments, R¹ is atranscriptional coactivator binding moiety. In embodiments, R² isindependently halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX²₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C),—C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C),—NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted orunsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl; two adjacent R² substituents may optionally bejoined to form a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R^(2A), R^(2B),R^(2C), and R^(2D) are independently hydrogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃,—CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CN, —OH,—NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂,—OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, substituted orunsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(2A) and R^(2B) substituents bonded to thesame nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstitutedheteroaryl. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 isindependently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 areindependently 1 or 2. The symbol z2 is an integer from 0 to 7. R³ is acovalent cysteine modifier moiety.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.1), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), and R³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.4), and R³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), and R³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.2), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), R^(2.5), and R³ are as describedherein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.1), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), R^(2.5), and R³ are as describedherein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.4), R^(2.5), and R³ are as describedherein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), R^(2.5), and R³ are as describedherein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), and R³ are as describedherein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.2), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), and R³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.1), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), and R³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.4), and R³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), and R³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), R^(2.5), and R³ are asdescribed herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.2), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), R^(2.5), R^(2.6), and R³ are asdescribed herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.1), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), R^(2.5), R^(2.6), and R³ are asdescribed herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.4), R^(2.5), R^(2.6), and R³ are asdescribed herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), R^(2.5), R^(2.6), and R³ are asdescribed herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), R^(2.6), and R³ are asdescribed herein, including in embodiments.

R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), R^(2.5), and R^(2.6) areindependently hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃,—OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,—NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substitutedor unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, or-L²-R²³. R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), R^(2D), L², and R²³ are as describedherein, including in embodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or—I. The symbol n2 is independently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbolsm2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), R^(2.5), and R^(2.6)are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃,—OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,—NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substitutedor unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) are as described herein, including inembodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 isindependently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 areindependently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independentlyhydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂,—CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C),—C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C),—NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂,—NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted orunsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, or -L²-R²³.R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), R^(2D), L², and R²³ are as described herein,including in embodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. Thesymbol n2 is independently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2are independently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independentlyhydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂,—CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C),—C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C),—NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted orunsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl. R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) are asdescribed herein, including in embodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl,—Br, or —I. The symbol n2 is independently an integer from 0 to 4. Thesymbols m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R² is independently halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X²,—OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g., substituted withat least one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆,C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least onesubstituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituentgroup) or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered),substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6membered), or -L²-R²³; two adjacent R² substituents may optionally bejoined to form a substituted (e.g., substituted with at least onesubstituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituentgroup) or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, orC₅-C₆), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). L², R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C),R^(2D), and R²³ are as described herein, including in embodiments. X² isindependently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 is independently aninteger from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R² is independently halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X²,—OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g., substituted withat least one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆,C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least onesubstituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituentgroup) or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered),substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6membered); two adjacent R² substituents may optionally be joined to forma substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D)are as described herein, including in embodiments. X² is independently—F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 is independently an integer from 0 to4. The symbols m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, a substituted R² (e.g., substituted alkyl, substitutedheteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substituted heterocycloalkyl,substituted aryl, and/or substituted heteroaryl) is substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group; wherein if the substituted R² is substituted with aplurality of groups selected from substituent groups, size-limitedsubstituent groups, and lower substituent groups; each substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, and/or lower substituent groupmay optionally be different. In embodiments, when R² is substituted, itis substituted with at least one substituent group. In embodiments, whenR² is substituted, it is substituted with at least one size-limitedsubstituent group. In embodiments, when R² is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one lower substituent group.

In embodiments, R² is independently halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X²,—OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO₂R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 memberedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl; two adjacentR² substituents may optionally be joined to form a substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. R^(2A), R^(2B),R^(2C), and R^(2D) are as described herein, including in embodiments. X²is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 is independently aninteger from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R² is independently halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃,—CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —OCCl₃,—OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl,—OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH,—SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H,—NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, substituted (e.g., substitutedwith at least one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, orlower substituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆,C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least onesubstituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituentgroup) or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered),substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered); two adjacent R² substituents mayoptionally be joined to form a substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆,C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least onesubstituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituentgroup) or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered),substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6membered).

In embodiments, R² is independently halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃,—CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —OCCl₃,—OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl,—OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH,—SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H,—NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNH₂,R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈,C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5to 6 membered), or -L²-R²³; two adjacent R² substituents may optionallybe joined to form an R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g.,C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5to 6 membered). L² and R²³ are as described herein, including inembodiments.

In embodiments, R² is independently halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃,—CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —OCCl₃,—OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl,—OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH,—SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H,—NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, R²⁰-substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ orphenyl), or R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered); two adjacent R²substituents may optionally be joined to form an R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ orphenyl), or R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

R²⁰ is independently oxo, halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂,—CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃,—OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br,—OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H,—SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H,—NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNH₂, R²¹-substituted orunsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂),R²¹-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered),R²¹-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆,or C₅-C₆), R²¹-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6membered), R²¹-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ orphenyl), R²¹-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), or -L²-R²³. L² and R²³are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R²⁰ is independently —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂,—CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃,—OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br,—OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H,—SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H,—NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, R²¹-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl(e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R²¹-substituted or unsubstitutedheteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R²¹-substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²¹-substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²¹-substitutedor unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R²¹-substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5to 6 membered).

R²¹ is independently oxo, halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂,—CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃,—OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br,—OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H,—SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H,—NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNH₂, R²²-substituted orunsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂),R²²-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered),R²²-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆,or C₅-C₆), R²²-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6membered), R²²-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ orphenyl), R²²-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), or -L²-R²³. L² and R²³are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R²¹ is independently —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂,—CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃,—OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br,—OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H,—SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H,—NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, R²²-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl(e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R²²-substituted or unsubstitutedheteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R²²-substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²²-substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²²-substitutedor unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R²²-substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5to 6 membered).

R²² is independently oxo, halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂,—CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃,—OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br,—OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H,—SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H,—NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNH₂, unsubstituted alkyl(e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g.,2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, orC₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered),unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), unsubstituted heteroaryl(e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), or-L²-R²³. L² and R²³ are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R²² is independently —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂,—CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃,—OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br,—OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H,—SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H,—NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆,C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered),unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstitutedaryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R² is independently substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₄alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. Inembodiments, R² is independently substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₄alkyl. In embodiments, R² is independently oxo-substituted C₁-C₄ alkyl.In embodiments, R² is independently substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R² is independentlyoxo-substituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R² isindependently —C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH, —C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃,—CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂. In embodiments, R² is independently —C(O)H. Inembodiments, R² is independently —CH₂C(O)H. In embodiments, R² isindependently —CH₂C(O)OH. In embodiments, R² is independently —C(O)OH.In embodiments, R² is independently —CH₂NHCH₃. In embodiments, R² isindependently —CH₂NH₂. In embodiments, R² is independently —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

In embodiments, R² is independently —NH₂, substituted or unsubstituted 3to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 4 to 7 memberedheterocycloalkyl,

wherein R²¹ is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R^(2.1) is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R² is independently —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —N(CH₃)₃,

In embodiments, R² is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R² isindependently —NHCH₃. In embodiments, R² is independently —N(CH₃)₃. Inembodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B). In embodiments,R^(2A) is independently hydrogen, or substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₄alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independently hydrogen. In embodiments,R^(2A) is substituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyunsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyunsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyunsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyunsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyn-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independently tert-butyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently hydrogen or unsubstituted C₁-C₄alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently hydrogen. In embodiments,R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlytert-butyl. In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently halogen. In embodiments, R² isindependently —F. In embodiments, R² is independently —Cl. Inembodiments, R² is independently —Br. In embodiments, R² isindependently —I. In embodiments, R² is independently R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted 5 or 6 membered heteroaryl, wherein R²⁰ is as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R² is independentlyR²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted thienyl, wherein R²⁰ is as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

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In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently —O-(substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl). In embodiments, R² is independently —O-(unsubstituted alkyl). Inembodiments, R² is independently —O-(substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₄alkyl). In embodiments, R² is independently —O-(unsubstituted C₁-C₄alkyl). In embodiments, R² is independently —O-(unsubstituted methyl).In embodiments, R² is independently —O-(unsubstituted ethyl). Inembodiments, R² is independently —O-(unsubstituted propyl). Inembodiments, R² is independently —O-(unsubstituted n-propyl). Inembodiments, R² is independently —O-(unsubstituted isopropyl). Inembodiments, R² is independently —O-(unsubstituted n-butyl). Inembodiments, R² is independently —O-(unsubstituted tert-butyl). Inembodiments, R² is independently —O-(substituted or unsubstitutedheteroalkyl). In embodiments, R² is independently —O-(unsubstitutedheteroalkyl). In embodiments, R² is independently —O-(substituted orunsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl). In embodiments, R² isindependently —O-(unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl). Inembodiments, R² is independently —O-(substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl). In embodiments, R² is independently —O-(unsubstitutedcycloalkyl). In embodiments, R² is independently —O-(substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl). In embodiments, R² is independently—O-(unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl). In embodiments, R² is independently—O-(substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R²is independently —O-(unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R²is independently —O-(substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 memberedheterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R² is independently —O-(unsubstituted3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R² is independently—O-(substituted or unsubstituted aryl). In embodiments, R² isindependently —O-(unsubstituted aryl). In embodiments, R² isindependently —O-(substituted or unsubstituted phenyl). In embodiments,R² is independently —O-(unsubstituted phenyl). In embodiments, R² isindependently —O-(substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl). Inembodiments, R² is independently —O-(unsubstituted heteroaryl). Inembodiments, R² is independently —O-(substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6membered heteroaryl). In embodiments, R² is independently—O-(unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl). In embodiments, R² isindependently —O-(unsubstituted pyridyl). In embodiments, R² isindependently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R² is independently —NS(O)F₂. In embodiments, R² isindependently —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), wherein R^(2A) and R^(2B) are asdescribed herein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R² isindependently —NS(O)FNHR^(2B), wherein R^(2B) is as described herein,including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyhydrogen, or substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments,R^(2A) is independently hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlytert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently hydrogen orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted methyl.In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted n-butyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted tert-butyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may be joined to form a substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may bejoined to form a substituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A)and R^(2B) may be joined to form an R²⁰-substituted heterocycloalkyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may be joined to form an unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl.

In embodiments, R² is independently -L²-R²³.

In embodiments, L² is independently -L²⁰¹-L²⁰²-L²⁰³-L²⁰⁴-L²⁰⁵-. L²⁰¹,L²⁰², L²⁰³, L²⁰⁴, and L²⁰⁵ are independently a bond, —NH—, —S—, —O—,—C(O)—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —NHC(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)NH—, —NHC(NH)NH—,—C(S)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, substituted orunsubstituted heteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene,substituted or unsubstituted arylene, substituted or unsubstitutedheteroarylene, or a bioconjugate linker.

In embodiments, L²⁰¹, L²⁰², L²⁰³, L²⁰⁴, and L²⁰⁵ are independently abond, —NH—, —S—, —O—, —C(O)—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —NHC(O)—, —C(O)NH—,—NHC(O)NH—, —NHC(NH)NH—, —C(S)—, substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted alkylene (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄,or C₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heteroalkylene (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedcycloalkylene (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkylene (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted arylene(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenylene), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroarylene (e.g., 5 to 10membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), or a bioconjugatelinker.

In embodiments, a substituted L²⁰¹ (e.g., substituted alkylene,substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substitutedheterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene) is substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein ifthe substituted L²⁰¹ is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when L²⁰¹ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone substituent group. In embodiments, when L²⁰¹ is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when L²⁰¹ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone lower substituent group.

In embodiments, a substituted L²⁰² (e.g., substituted alkylene,substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substitutedheterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene) is substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein ifthe substituted L²⁰² is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when L²⁰² is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone substituent group. In embodiments, when L²⁰² is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when L²⁰² is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone lower substituent group.

In embodiments, a substituted L²⁰³ (e.g., substituted alkylene,substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substitutedheterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene) is substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein ifthe substituted L²⁰³ is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when L²⁰³ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone substituent group. In embodiments, when L²⁰³ is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when L²⁰³ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone lower substituent group.

In embodiments, a substituted L²⁰⁴ (e.g., substituted alkylene,substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substitutedheterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene) is substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein ifthe substituted L²⁰⁴ is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when L²⁰⁴ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone substituent group. In embodiments, when L²⁰⁴ is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when L²⁰⁴ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone lower substituent group.

In embodiments, a substituted L²⁰⁵ (e.g., substituted alkylene,substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substitutedheterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene) is substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein ifthe substituted L²⁰⁵ is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when L²⁰⁵ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone substituent group. In embodiments, when L²⁰⁵ is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when L²⁰⁵ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone lower substituent group.

In embodiments, R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) are independentlyhydrogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂,—CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —OCCl₃,—OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCl₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl,—OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, substituted (e.g., substituted with at leastone substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered); R^(2A) and R^(2B) substituentsbonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form asubstituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered) or substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6membered).

In embodiments, a substituted R^(2A) (e.g., substituted alkyl,substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, and/or substituted heteroaryl) issubstituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein if thesubstituted R^(2A) is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when R^(2A) is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone substituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2A) is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when R^(2A) is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone lower substituent group.

In embodiments, a substituted R^(2B) (e.g., substituted alkyl,substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, and/or substituted heteroaryl) issubstituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein if thesubstituted R^(2B) is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when R^(2B) is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone substituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2B) is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when R^(2B) is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone lower substituent group.

In embodiments, a substituted ring formed when R^(2A) and R^(2B)substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom are joined (e.g.,substituted heterocycloalkyl and/or substituted heteroaryl) issubstituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein if thesubstituted ring formed when R^(2A) and R^(2B) substituents bonded tothe same nitrogen atom are joined is substituted with a plurality ofgroups selected from substituent groups, size-limited substituentgroups, and lower substituent groups; each substituent group,size-limited substituent group, and/or lower substituent group mayoptionally be different. In embodiments, when the ring formed whenR^(2A) and R^(2B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom arejoined is substituted, it is substituted with at least one substituentgroup. In embodiments, when the ring formed when R^(2A) and R^(2B)substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom are joined is substituted,it is substituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when the ring formed when R^(2A) and R^(2B) substituentsbonded to the same nitrogen atom are joined is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one lower substituent group.

In embodiments, a substituted R^(2C) (e.g., substituted alkyl,substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, and/or substituted heteroaryl) issubstituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein if thesubstituted R^(2C) is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when R^(2C) is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone substituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2C) is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when R^(2C) is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone lower substituent group.

In embodiments, a substituted R^(2D) (e.g., substituted alkyl,substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, and/or substituted heteroaryl) issubstituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein if thesubstituted R^(2D) is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when R^(2D) is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone substituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2D) is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when R^(2D) is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone lower substituent group.

In embodiments, R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) are independentlyhydrogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂,—CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —OCCl₃,—OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl,—OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g.,C₁-C₈, C₁—C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstitutedheteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²⁰-substitutedor unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5to 6 membered); R^(2A) and R^(2B) substituents bonded to the samenitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered) or R²⁰-substitutedor unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, z2 is 0. In embodiments, z2 is 1. In embodiments, z2 is2. In embodiments, z2 is 3. In embodiments, z2 is 4. In embodiments, z2is 5. In embodiments, z2 is 6. In embodiments, z2 is 7.

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X²,—OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,—NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), substituted (e.g., substituted with at leastone substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), or -L²-R²³. R^(2A), R^(2B),R^(2C), R^(2D), L², and R²³ are as described herein, including inembodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 isindependently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 areindependently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃,—CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted (e.g., substituted with at leastone substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D)are as described herein, including in embodiments. X² is independently—F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 is independently an integer from 0 to4. The symbols m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, a substituted R^(2.1)(e.g., substituted alkyl,substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, and/or substituted heteroaryl) issubstituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein if thesubstituted R^(2.1) is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when R^(2.1) is substituted, it is substituted with atleast one substituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2.1) issubstituted, it is substituted with at least one size-limitedsubstituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2.1) is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one lower substituent group.

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃,—CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D),—NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. R^(2A),R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) are as described herein, including inembodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 isindependently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 areindependently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCl₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl(e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substitutedwith at least one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, orlower substituent group) or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R²¹ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃,—CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I,—OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl,—OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH,—SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H,—NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNH₂,R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈,C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5to 6 membered), or -L²-R²³. L² and R²³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂),R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered),R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆,or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ orphenyl), or R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently hydrogen, substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently hydrogen.In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently substituted or unsubstitutedC₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently oxo-substitutedC₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently substituted orunsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.1) isindependently oxo-substituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. Inembodiments, R^(2.1) independently is —C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH,—C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂. In embodiments, R^(2.1) isindependently —C(O)H. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently—CH₂C(O)H. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently —CH₂C(O)OH. Inembodiments, R^(2.1) is independently —C(O)OH. In embodiments, R^(2.1)is independently —CH₂NHCH₃. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently—CH₂NH₂. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently hydrogen, —NH₂, substituted orunsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted4 to 7 membered heterocycloalkyl,

wherein R²¹ is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R^(2.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently hydrogen, —NH₂, —NHCH₃,—N(CH₃)₃,

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently hydrogen. In embodiments,R^(2.1) is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently—NHCH₃. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently —N(CH₃)₃. Inembodiments, R^(2.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B). Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently hydrogen, or substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2A) is substituted methyl. In embodiments,R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlytert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently hydrogen orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted methyl.In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is halogen. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —F. Inembodiments, R^(2.1) is —Cl. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —Br. Inembodiments, R^(2.1) is —I. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is R²⁰-substitutedor unsubstituted 5 or 6 membered heteroaryl, wherein R²⁰ is as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.1) isR²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted thienyl, wherein R²⁰ is as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted alkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(unsubstituted alkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.1) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.1) is —O-(unsubstituted methyl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is—O-(unsubstituted ethyl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(unsubstitutedpropyl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(unsubstituted n-propyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(unsubstituted isopropyl). In embodiments,R^(2.1) is —O-(unsubstituted n-butyl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is—O-(unsubstituted tert-butyl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.1)is —O-(unsubstituted heteroalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl).In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl).In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(unsubstituted cycloalkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆cycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(unsubstituted C₃-C₆cycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(substituted orunsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.1)is —O-(unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.1) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted aryl). In embodiments,R^(2.1) is —O-(unsubstituted aryl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted phenyl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is—O-(unsubstituted phenyl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(unsubstitutedheteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted5 to 6 membered heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is—O-(unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.1)is —O-(unsubstituted pyridyl). In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —NS(O)F₂. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is—NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), wherein R^(2A) and R^(2B) are as described herein,including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.1) is —NS(O)FNHR^(2B),wherein R^(2B) is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently hydrogen, or substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted methyl.In embodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyhydrogen or unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may bejoined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may be joined to form a substitutedheterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may be joined toform an R²⁰-substituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) andR^(2B) may be joined to form an unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl.

In embodiment, R^(2.1) is -L²-R²³. L² and R²³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X²,—OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,—NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), substituted (e.g., substituted with at leastone substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), or -L²-R²³. R^(2A), R^(2B),R^(2C), R^(2D), L², and R²³ are as described herein, including inembodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 isindependently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 areindependently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃,—CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted (e.g., substituted with at leastone substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D)are as described herein, including in embodiments. X² is independently—F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 is independently an integer from 0 to4. The symbols m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, a substituted R^(2.2) (e.g., substituted alkyl,substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, and/or substituted heteroaryl) issubstituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein if thesubstituted R^(2.2) is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when R^(2.2) is substituted, it is substituted with atleast one substituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2.2) issubstituted, it is substituted with at least one size-limitedsubstituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2.2) is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one lower substituent group.

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃,—CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. R^(2A),R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) are as described herein, including inembodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 isindependently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 areindependently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl(e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substitutedwith at least one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, orlower substituent group) or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNH₂,R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈,C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5to 6 membered), or -L²-R²³. L² and R²³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂),R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered),R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆,or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ orphenyl), or R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.1) and R^(2.2) substituents may optionally bejoined to form a substituted (e.g., substituted with at least onesubstituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituentgroup) or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, orC₅-C₆), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.1) and R^(2.2) substituents may optionally bejoined to form an R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g.,C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently hydrogen, substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently hydrogen.In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently substituted or unsubstitutedC₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently oxo-substitutedC₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently substituted orunsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.2) isindependently oxo-substituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. Inembodiments, R^(2.2) independently is —C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH,—C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂. In embodiments, R^(2.2) isindependently —C(O)H. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently—CH₂C(O)H. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently —CH₂C(O)OH. Inembodiments, R^(2.2) is independently —C(O)OH. In embodiments, R^(2.2)is independently —CH₂NHCH₃. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently—CH₂NH₂. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently hydrogen, —NH₂, substituted orunsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted4 to 7 membered heterocycloalkyl,

wherein R²¹ is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R^(2.2) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently hydrogen, —NH₂, —NHCH₃,—N(CH₃)₃,

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently hydrogen. In embodiments,R^(2.2) is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently—NHCH₃. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently —N(CH₃)₃. Inembodiments, R^(2.2) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B). Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently hydrogen, or substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2A) is substituted methyl. In embodiments,R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlytert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently hydrogen orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted methyl.In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) IS independently unsubstituted isopropyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is halogen. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —F. Inembodiments, R^(2.2) is —Cl. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —Br. Inembodiments, R^(2.2) is —I. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is R²⁰-substitutedor unsubstituted 5 or 6 membered heteroaryl, wherein R²⁰ is as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.2) isR²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted thienyl, wherein R²⁰ is as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is

In embodiments, R²² is

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted alkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(unsubstituted alkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.2) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.2) is —O-(unsubstituted methyl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is—O-(unsubstituted ethyl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(unsubstitutedpropyl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(unsubstituted n-propyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(unsubstituted isopropyl). In embodiments,R^(2.2) is —O-(unsubstituted n-butyl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is—O-(unsubstituted tert-butyl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.2)is —O-(unsubstituted heteroalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl).In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl).In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(unsubstituted cycloalkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆cycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(unsubstituted C₃-C₆cycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(substituted orunsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.2)is —O-(unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.2) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted aryl). In embodiments,R^(2.2) is —O-(unsubstituted aryl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted phenyl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is—O-(unsubstituted phenyl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(unsubstitutedheteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted5 to 6 membered heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is—O-(unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.2)is —O-(unsubstituted pyridyl). In embodiments, R^(2.2) is

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —NS(O)F₂. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is—NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), wherein R^(2A) and R^(2B) are as described herein,including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.2) is —NS(O)FNHR^(2B),wherein R^(2B) is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently hydrogen, or substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted methyl.In embodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyhydrogen or unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may bejoined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may be joined to form a substitutedheterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may be joined toform an R²⁰-substituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) andR^(2B) may be joined to form an unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl.

In embodiments, R^(2.2) is -L²-R²³. L² and R²³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X²,—OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,—NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), substituted (e.g., substituted with at leastone substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), or -L²-R²³. R^(2A), R^(2B),R^(2C), R^(2D), L², and R²³ are as described herein, including inembodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 isindependently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 areindependently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃,—CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted (e.g., substituted with at leastone substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D)are as described herein, including in embodiments. X² is independently—F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 is independently an integer from 0 to4. The symbols m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, a substituted R^(2.3) (e.g., substituted alkyl,substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, and/or substituted heteroaryl) issubstituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein if thesubstituted R^(2.3) is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when R^(2.3) is substituted, it is substituted with atleast one substituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2.3) issubstituted, it is substituted with at least one size-limitedsubstituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2.3) is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one lower substituent group.

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃,—CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. R^(2A),R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) are as described herein, including inembodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 isindependently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 areindependently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCl₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl(e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substitutedwith at least one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, orlower substituent group) or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNH₂,R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈,C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5to 6 membered), or -L²-R²³. L² and R²³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂),R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered),R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆,or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ orphenyl), or R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently hydrogen, substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently hydrogen.In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently substituted or unsubstitutedC₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently oxo-substitutedC₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently substituted orunsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.3) isindependently oxo-substituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. Inembodiments, R^(2.3) independently is —C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH,—C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂. In embodiments, R^(2.3) isindependently —C(O)H. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently—CH₂C(O)H. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently —CH₂C(O)OH. Inembodiments, R^(2.3) is independently —C(O)OH. In embodiments, R^(2.3)is independently —CH₂NHCH₃. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently—CH₂NH₂. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently hydrogen, —NH₂, substituted orunsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted4 to 7 membered heterocycloalkyl,

wherein R²¹ is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R^(2.3) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently hydrogen, —NH₂, —NHCH₃,—N(CH₃)₃,

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently hydrogen. In embodiments,R^(2.3) is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently—NHCH₃. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently —N(CH₃)₃. Inembodiments, R^(2.3) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently

in embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B). Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently hydrogen, or substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2A) is substituted methyl. In embodiments,R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlytert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently hydrogen orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted methyl.In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is halogen. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —F. Inembodiments, R^(2.3) is —Cl. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —Br. Inembodiments, R^(2.3) is —I. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is R²⁰-substitutedor unsubstituted 5 or 6 membered heteroaryl, wherein R²⁰ is as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.3) isR²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted thienyl, wherein R²⁰ is as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted alkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(unsubstituted alkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.3) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₄alkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.3) is —O-(unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is—O-(unsubstituted methyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(unsubstitutedethyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(unsubstituted propyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(unsubstituted n-propyl). In embodiments,R^(2.3) is —O-(unsubstituted isopropyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is—O-(unsubstituted n-butyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(unsubstitutedtert-butyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(substituted or unsubstitutedheteroalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(unsubstituted heteroalkyl).In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6membered heteroalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(unsubstituted 2 to6 membered heteroalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(unsubstitutedcycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(substituted or unsubstitutedC₃-C₆ cycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(unsubstituted C₃-C₆cycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(substituted orunsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3)is —O-(unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.3) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted aryl). In embodiments,R^(2.3) is —O-(unsubstituted aryl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted phenyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is—O-(unsubstituted phenyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(unsubstitutedheteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted5 to 6 membered heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is—O-(unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.3)is —O-(unsubstituted pyridyl). In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —NS(O)F₂. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is—NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), wherein R^(2A) and R^(2B) are as described herein,including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.3) is —NS(O)FNHR^(2B),wherein R^(2B) is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently hydrogen, or substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted methyl.In embodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyhydrogen or unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may bejoined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may be joined to form a substitutedheterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may be joined toform an R²⁰-substituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) andR^(2B) may be joined to form an unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl.

In embodiments, R^(2.3) is -L²-R²³. L² and R²³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X²,—OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,—NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), substituted (e.g., substituted with at leastone substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), or -L²-R²³. R^(2A), R^(2B),R^(2C), R^(2D), L², and R²³ are as described herein, including inembodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 isindependently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 areindependently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃,—CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted (e.g., substituted with at leastone substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁—C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D)are as described herein, including in embodiments. X² is independently—F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 is independently an integer from 0 to4. The symbols m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, a substituted R^(2.4) (e.g., substituted alkyl,substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, and/or substituted heteroaryl) issubstituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein if thesubstituted R^(2.4) is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when R^(2.4) is substituted, it is substituted with atleast one substituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2.4) issubstituted, it is substituted with at least one size-limitedsubstituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2.4) is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one lower substituent group.

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃,—CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. R^(2A),R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) are as described herein, including inembodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 isindependently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 areindependently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl(e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substitutedwith at least one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, orlower substituent group) or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNH₂,R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈,C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5to 6 membered), or -L²-R²³. In embodiments, L² and R²³ are as describedherein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCl₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂),R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered),R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆,or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ orphenyl), or R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.3) and R^(2.4) substituents may optionally bejoined to form a substituted (e.g., substituted with at least onesubstituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituentgroup) or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, orC₅-C₆), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.3) and R^(2.4) substituents may optionally bejoined to form an R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g.,C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently hydrogen, substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently hydrogen.In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently substituted or unsubstitutedC₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently oxo-substitutedC₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently substituted orunsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.4) isindependently oxo-substituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. Inembodiments, R^(2.4) independently is —C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH,—C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂. In embodiments, R^(2.4) isindependently —C(O)H. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently—CH₂C(O)H. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently —CH₂C(O)OH. Inembodiments, R^(2.4) is independently —C(O)OH. In embodiments, R^(2.4)is independently —CH₂NHCH₃. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently—CH₂NH₂. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently hydrogen, —NH₂, substituted orunsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted4 to 7 membered heterocycloalkyl,

wherein R²¹ is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R^(2.4) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently hydrogen, —NH₂, —NHCH₃,—N(CH₃)₃,

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently hydrogen. In embodiments,R^(2.4) is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently—NHCH₃. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently —N(CH₃)₃. Inembodiments, R^(2.4) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B). Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently hydrogen, or substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2A) is substituted methyl. In embodiments,R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlytert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently hydrogen orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted methyl.In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is halogen. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —F. Inembodiments, R^(2.4) is —Cl. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —Br. Inembodiments, R^(2.4) is —I. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is R²⁰-substitutedor unsubstituted 5 or 6 membered heteroaryl, wherein R²⁰ is as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.4) isR²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted thienyl, wherein R²⁰ is as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted alkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(unsubstituted alkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.4) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.4) is —O-(unsubstituted methyl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is—O-(unsubstituted ethyl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(unsubstitutedpropyl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(unsubstituted n-propyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(unsubstituted isopropyl). In embodiments,R^(2.4) is —O-(unsubstituted n-butyl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is—O-(unsubstituted tert-butyl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.4)is —O-(unsubstituted heteroalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl).In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl).In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(unsubstituted cycloalkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆cycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(unsubstituted C₃-C₆cycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(substituted orunsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.4)is —O-(unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.4) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted aryl). In embodiments,R^(2.4) is —O-(unsubstituted aryl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted phenyl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is—O-(unsubstituted phenyl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(unsubstitutedheteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted5 to 6 membered heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is—O-(unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.4)is —O-(unsubstituted pyridyl). In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —NS(O)F₂. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is—NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), wherein R^(2A) and R^(2B) are as described herein,including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.4) is —NS(O)FNHR^(2B),wherein R^(2B) is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently hydrogen, or substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted methyl.In embodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyhydrogen or unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may bejoined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may be joined to form a substitutedheterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may be joined toform an R²⁰-substituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) andR^(2B) may be joined to form an unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl.

In embodiments, R^(2.4) is -L²-R²³. L² and R²³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X²,—OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,—NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), substituted (e.g., substituted with at leastone substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), or -L²-R²³. R^(2A), R^(2B),R^(2C), R^(2D), L², and R²³ are as described herein, including inembodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 isindependently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 areindependently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, a substituted R^(2.5) (e.g., substituted alkyl,substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, and/or substituted heteroaryl) issubstituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein if thesubstituted R^(2.5) is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when R^(2.5) is substituted, it is substituted with atleast one substituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2.5) issubstituted, it is substituted with at least one size-limitedsubstituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2.5) is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one lower substituent group.

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃,—CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. R^(2A),R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) are as described herein, including inembodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 isindependently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 areindependently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl(e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substitutedwith at least one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, orlower substituent group) or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNH₂,R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈,C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5to 6 membered), or -L²-R²³. L² and R²³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂),R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered),R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃—C₆, C₄-C₆,or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ orphenyl), or R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.4) and R^(2.5) substituents may optionally bejoined to form a substituted (e.g., substituted with at least onesubstituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituentgroup) or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, orC₅-C₆), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.4) and R^(2.5) substituents may optionally bejoined to form an R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g.,C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently hydrogen, substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently hydrogen.In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently substituted or unsubstitutedC₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently oxo-substitutedC₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently substituted orunsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.5) isindependently oxo-substituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. Inembodiments, R^(2.5) independently is —C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH,—C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂. In embodiments, R^(2.5) isindependently —C(O)H. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently—CH₂C(O)H. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently —CH₂C(O)OH. Inembodiments, R^(2.5) is independently —C(O)OH. In embodiments, R^(2.5)is independently —CH₂NHCH₃. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently—CH₂NH₂. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently hydrogen, —NH₂, substituted orunsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted4 to 7 membered heterocycloalkyl,

or, wherein R²¹ is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R^(2.5) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently hydrogen, —NH₂, —NHCH₃,—N(CH₃)₃,

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently hydrogen. In embodiments,R^(2.5) is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently—NHCH₃. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently —N(CH₃)₃. Inembodiments, R^(2.5) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B). Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently hydrogen, or substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2A) is substituted methyl. In embodiments,R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlytert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently hydrogen orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted methyl.In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is halogen. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —F. Inembodiments, R^(2.5) is —Cl. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —Br. Inembodiments, R^(2.5) is —I. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is R²⁰-substitutedor unsubstituted 5 or 6 membered heteroaryl, wherein R²⁰ is as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.5) isR²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted thienyl, wherein R²⁰ is as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted alkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(unsubstituted alkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.5) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.5) is —O-(unsubstituted methyl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is—O-(unsubstituted ethyl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(unsubstitutedpropyl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(unsubstituted n-propyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(unsubstituted isopropyl). In embodiments,R^(2.5) is —O-(unsubstituted n-butyl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is—O-(unsubstituted tert-butyl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.5)is —O-(unsubstituted heteroalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl).In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl).In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(unsubstituted cycloalkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈cycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —O(unsubstituted C₃-C₆cycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(substituted orunsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.5)is —O-(unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.5) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted aryl). In embodiments,R^(2.5) is —O-(unsubstituted aryl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted phenyl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is—O-(unsubstituted phenyl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(unsubstitutedheteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted5 to 6 membered heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is—O-(unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.5)is —O-(unsubstituted pyridyl). In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —NS(O)F₂. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is—NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), wherein R^(2A) and R^(2B) are as described herein,including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.5) is —NS(O)FNHR^(2B),wherein R^(2B) is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently hydrogen, or substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted methyl.In embodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyhydrogen or unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyunsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may bejoined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may be joined to form a substitutedheterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may be joined toform an R²⁰-substituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) andR^(2B) may be joined to form an unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl.

In embodiment, R^(2.5) is -L²-R²³. L² and R²³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X²,—OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,—NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), substituted (e.g., substituted with at leastone substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), or -L²-R²³. R^(2A), R^(2B),R^(2C), R^(2D), L², and R²³ are as described herein, including inembodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 isindependently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 areindependently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃,—CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted (e.g., substituted with at leastone substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D)are as described herein, including in embodiments. X² is independently—F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 is independently an integer from 0 to4. The symbols m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, a substituted R^(2.6) (e.g., substituted alkyl,substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, and/or substituted heteroaryl) issubstituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein if thesubstituted R^(2.6) is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when R^(2.6) is substituted, it is substituted with atleast one substituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2.6) issubstituted, it is substituted with at least one size-limitedsubstituent group. In embodiments, when R^(2.6) is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one lower substituent group.

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃,—CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. R^(2A),R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) are as described herein, including inembodiments. X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbol n2 isindependently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m2 and v2 areindependently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted alkyl(e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substitutedwith at least one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, orlower substituent group) or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNH₂,R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, orC₁-C₂), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈,C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5to 6 membered), or -L²-R²³. L² and R²³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂,—SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂),R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered),R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆,or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6membered), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ orphenyl), or R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.1) and R^(2.6) substituents may optionally bejoined to form a substituted (e.g., substituted with at least onesubstituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituentgroup) or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, orC₅-C₆), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered,4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted aryl(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered,5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.1) and R^(2.6) substituents may optionally bejoined to form an R²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g.,C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²⁰-substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R²⁰-substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently hydrogen, substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently hydrogen.In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently substituted or unsubstitutedC₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently oxo-substitutedC₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently substituted orunsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2.6) isindependently oxo-substituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. Inembodiments, R^(2.6) independently is —C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH,—C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂. In embodiments, R^(2.6) isindependently —C(O)H. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently—CH₂C(O)H. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently —CH₂C(O)OH. Inembodiments, R^(2.6) is independently —C(O)OH. In embodiments, R^(2.6)is independently —CH₂NHCH₃. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently—CH₂NH₂. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently hydrogen, —NH₂, substituted orunsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted4 to 7 membered heterocycloalkyl,

wherein R²¹ is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R^(2.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently hydrogen, —NH₂, —NHCH₃,—N(CH₃)₃,

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently hydrogen. In embodiments,R^(2.6) is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently—NHCH₃. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently —N(CH₃)₃. Inembodiments, R^(2.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B). Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently hydrogen, or substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2A) is substituted methyl. In embodiments,R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) isindependently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlytert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently hydrogen orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted methyl.In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is halogen. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —F. Inembodiments, R^(2.6) is —Cl. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —Br. Inembodiments, R^(2.6) is —I. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is R²⁰-substitutedor unsubstituted 5 or 6 membered heteroaryl, wherein R²⁰ is as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.6) isR²⁰-substituted or unsubstituted thienyl, wherein R²⁰ is as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted alkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(unsubstituted alkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.6) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.6) is —O-(unsubstituted methyl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is—O-(unsubstituted ethyl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(unsubstitutedpropyl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(unsubstituted n-propyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(unsubstituted isopropyl). In embodiments,R^(2.6) is —O-(unsubstituted n-butyl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is—O-(unsubstituted tert-butyl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.6)is —O-(unsubstituted heteroalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl).In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl).In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(unsubstituted cycloalkyl). Inembodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆cycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(unsubstituted C₃-C₆cycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(substituted orunsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl). In embodiments, R^(2.6)is —O-(unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl). In embodiments,R^(2.6) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted aryl). In embodiments,R^(2.6) is —O-(unsubstituted aryl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is—O-(substituted or unsubstituted phenyl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is—O-(unsubstituted phenyl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(unsubstitutedheteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —O-(substituted or unsubstituted5 to 6 membered heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is—O-(unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl). In embodiments, R^(2.6)is —O-(unsubstituted pyridyl). In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —NS(O)F₂. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is—NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), wherein R^(2A) and R^(2B) are as described herein,including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(2.6) is —NS(O)FNHR^(2B),wherein R^(2B) is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently hydrogen, or substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independentlyhydrogen. In embodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted methyl.In embodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted n-butyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) is independently unsubstituted tert-butyl. Inembodiments, R^(2B) is independently hydrogen or unsubstituted C₁-C₄alkyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) is independently hydrogen. In embodiments,R^(2B) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently unsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2B) isindependently unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) andR^(2B) may be joined to form a substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may be joined toform a substituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B)may be joined to form an R²⁰-substituted heterocycloalkyl. Inembodiments, R^(2A) and R^(2B) may be joined to form an unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl.

In embodiment, R^(2.6) is -L²-R²³. L² and R²³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R²⁰ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R²⁰ is independently R²¹-substituted or unsubstitutedC₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R²⁰ is independently R²¹-substituted C₁-C₄alkyl. In embodiments, R²⁰ is independently R²¹-substituted methyl. Inembodiments, R²⁰ is independently R²¹-substituted ethyl. In embodiments,R²⁰ is independently R²¹-substituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R²⁰ isindependently R²¹-substituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R²⁰ isindependently R²¹-substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl. Inembodiments, R²⁰ is independently R²¹-substituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl. Inembodiments, R²⁰ is independently R²¹-substituted cyclopropyl. Inembodiments, R²⁰ is independently R²¹-substituted cyclobutyl. Inembodiments, R²⁰ is independently R²¹-substituted cyclopentyl. Inembodiments, R²⁰ is independently R²¹-substituted cyclohexyl. Inembodiments, R²⁰ is independently R²¹-substituted or unsubstituted 3 to6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R²⁰ is independentlyR²¹-substituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R²⁰ isindependently R²¹-substituted 5 membered heterocycloalkyl. Inembodiments, R²⁰ is independently R²¹-substituted 6 memberedheterocycloalkyl.

In embodiments, R²⁰ is independently

wherein R²¹ is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R²⁰ is independently —NS(O)F₂.

In embodiments, R²¹ is independently —CONH₂. In embodiments, R²¹ isindependently R²²-substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 memberedheterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R²¹ is independently R²²-substituted 3to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R²¹ is independentlyR²²-substituted 5 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R²¹ isindependently R²²-substituted 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. Inembodiments, R²¹ is independently R²²-substituted or unsubstituted 5 to10 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R²¹ is independentlyR²²-substituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R²¹ isindependently R²²-substituted 5 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R²¹is independently R²²-substituted 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments,R²¹ is independently unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. Inembodiments, R²¹ is independently unsubstituted 5 memberedheterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R²¹ is independently unsubstituted 6membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R²¹ is independentlyunsubstituted pyridyl.

In embodiments, R²¹ is independently

wherein R²² is as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R²¹ is independently —NS(O)F₂.

In embodiments, R²² is independently oxo. In embodiments, R²² isindependently unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R²² isindependently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R²² is independentlyunsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R²² is independently unsubstitutedn-propyl. In embodiments, R²² is independently unsubstituted isopropyl.In embodiments, R²² is independently unsubstituted n-butyl. Inembodiments, R²² is independently unsubstituted tert-butyl. Inembodiments, R²² is independently unsubstituted 2 to 6 memberedheteroalkyl. In embodiments, R²² is independently —N(CH₃)₂. Inembodiments, R²² is independently —N(CH₂CH₃)₂. In embodiments, R²² isindependently —N(CH₂CH₂CH₃)₂. In embodiments, R²² is independentlyunsubstituted methoxy. In embodiments, R²² is independentlyunsubstituted ethoxy. In embodiments, R²² is independently unsubstitutedpropoxy. In embodiments, R²² is independently —NS(O)F₂.

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, R² is independently

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R^(2A) and R^(2B) are as described herein, including inembodiments. In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R^(2A) and R^(2B) are as described herein, including inembodiments. In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R^(2A) and R^(2B) are as described herein, including inembodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R^(2A) and R^(2B) are as described herein, including inembodiments. In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R^(2A) and R^(2B) are as described herein, including inembodiments. In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R^(2A) and R^(2B) are as described herein, including inembodiments. In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R^(2A) and R^(2B) are as described herein, including inembodiments. In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R^(2A) and R^(2B) are as described herein, including inembodiments.

In embodiments, R³ is

R¹⁶, R¹⁷, and R¹⁸ are independently hydrogen, oxo, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂,—NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH,—NHOH, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCl₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —N₃, substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstitutedheteroaryl.

In embodiments, R¹⁶, R¹⁷, and R¹⁸ are independently hydrogen, oxo,halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —Cl₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl,—CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H,—SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H,—NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂,—OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —N₃,substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), substituted(e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g., substituted withat least one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆,C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least onesubstituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituentgroup) or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered),substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6membered).

In embodiments, a substituted R¹⁶ (e.g., substituted alkyl, substitutedheteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substituted heterocycloalkyl,substituted aryl, and/or substituted heteroaryl) is substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group; wherein if the substituted R¹⁶ is substituted with aplurality of groups selected from substituent groups, size-limitedsubstituent groups, and lower substituent groups; each substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, and/or lower substituent groupmay optionally be different. In embodiments, when R¹⁶ is substituted, itis substituted with at least one substituent group. In embodiments, whenR¹⁶ is substituted, it is substituted with at least one size-limitedsubstituent group. In embodiments, when R¹⁶ is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one lower substituent group.

In embodiments, a substituted R¹⁷ (e.g., substituted alkyl, substitutedheteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substituted heterocycloalkyl,substituted aryl, and/or substituted heteroaryl) is substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group; wherein if the substituted R¹⁷ is substituted with aplurality of groups selected from substituent groups, size-limitedsubstituent groups, and lower substituent groups; each substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, and/or lower substituent groupmay optionally be different. In embodiments, when R¹⁷ is substituted, itis substituted with at least one substituent group. In embodiments, whenR¹⁷ is substituted, it is substituted with at least one size-limitedsubstituent group. In embodiments, when R¹⁷ is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one lower substituent group.

In embodiments, a substituted R¹⁸ (e.g., substituted alkyl, substitutedheteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substituted heterocycloalkyl,substituted aryl, and/or substituted heteroaryl) is substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group; wherein if the substituted R¹⁸ is substituted with aplurality of groups selected from substituent groups, size-limitedsubstituent groups, and lower substituent groups; each substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, and/or lower substituent groupmay optionally be different. In embodiments, when R¹⁸ is substituted, itis substituted with at least one substituent group. In embodiments, whenR¹⁸ is substituted, it is substituted with at least one size-limitedsubstituent group. In embodiments, when R¹⁸ is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one lower substituent group.

In embodiments, R¹⁶, R¹⁷, and R¹⁸ are independently hydrogen, oxo,halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl,—CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H,—SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H,—NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂,—OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —N₃,substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 memberedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₂ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 12 membered heteroaryl.

In embodiments, R³ is

R¹⁶, R¹⁷, and R¹⁸ are as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R³ is

R¹⁷ is as described herein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R³is

R¹⁷ is as described herein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R³is

R¹⁷ is as described herein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R³is

R¹⁶, R¹⁷, and R¹⁸ are as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R³ is

R¹⁶, R¹⁷, and R¹⁸ are as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R³ is

R¹⁶, R¹⁷, and R¹⁸ are as described herein, including in embodiments. Inembodiments, R³ is

R¹⁶, R¹⁷, and R¹⁸ are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R¹⁶ is hydrogen, R¹⁷ is hydrogen, and R¹⁸ is hydrogen.In embodiments, R¹⁶ is hydrogen, R¹⁷ is hydrogen, and R¹⁸ isunsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is hydrogen, R¹⁷ is hydrogen,and R¹⁸ is —CN.

In embodiments, R³ is

In embodiments, R³ is

In embodiments, R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃,—CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —OCCl₃,—OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl,—OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH,—SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H,—NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, —SF₅, substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), substituted orunsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆),substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered),substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), orsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, a substituted R¹ (e.g., substituted alkyl, substitutedheteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substituted heterocycloalkyl,substituted aryl, and/or substituted heteroaryl) is substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group; wherein if the substituted R¹ is substituted with aplurality of groups selected from substituent groups, size-limitedsubstituent groups, and lower substituent groups; each substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, and/or lower substituent groupmay optionally be different. In embodiments, when R¹ is substituted, itis substituted with at least one substituent group. In embodiments, whenR¹ is substituted, it is substituted with at least one size-limitedsubstituent group. In embodiments, when R¹ is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one lower substituent group.

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is anazepine derivative such as a derivative having the formula:

Rings A and B are each independently a C₅-C₆ cycloalkyl, 5 to 6 memberedheterocycloalkyl, phenyl, or 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. For example,rings A and B may include a ring selected from the group consisting oftriazo, isoxazolo, thieno, benzo, furanyl, selenophenyl and pyridylrings. In embodiments, ring A is triazolyl, and ring B is thienyl. Inembodiments, ring A is triazolyl, and ring B is benzyl. In embodiments,ring A is isoxazolyl, and ring B is thienyl. In embodiments, ring A isisoxazolyl, and ring B is thienyl.

Each R¹⁰ is independently unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl, —O—R^(10A) or —CF₃,wherein R^(10A) is independently unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. Inembodiments, R¹⁰ is independently unsubstituted methyl. The variable n10is 0, 1, 2 or 3. In embodiments, n10 is 0. In embodiments, n10 is 1. Inembodiments, n10 is 2. In embodiments, n10 is 3.

Each R¹¹ is independently halogen or C₁-C₄ alkyl optionallyindependently substituted by halogen or hydroxyl. The variable n11 is 0,1, 2 or 3. In embodiments, n11 is 0. In embodiments, n11 is 1. Inembodiments, n11 is 2. In embodiments, n11 is 3.

Each R¹² is independently halogen or phenyl optionally independentlysubstituted by halogen, unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl, unsubstituted C₁-C₄alkoxy, —CN, —NR¹³—(CH₂)_(v5)—R¹⁴ or —NR¹³—C(O)—(CH₂)_(v5)—R¹⁴. R¹³ ishydrogen or unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. The variable v5 is an integerfrom 0 to 4. R¹⁴ is phenyl optionally substituted by halogen or pyridyloptionally substituted by halogen. The variable n12 is 1 or 2. Inembodiments, n12 is 1. In embodiments, n12 is 2.

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is atriazolodiazepine derivative such as a derivative having the formula:

Ring B, R¹¹, n11, R¹², and n12 are as described herein, including inembodiments. R^(10.1) is hydrogen or any value of R¹⁰ as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(10.1) isunsubstituted methyl.

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is atriazolodiazepine derivative such as a derivative having the formula:

R¹² and n12 are as described herein, including in embodiments. R^(10.1)is hydrogen or any value of R¹⁰ as described herein, including inembodiments. R^(11.1) and R^(11.2) are independently hydrogen or anyvalue of R¹¹ as described herein, including in embodiments. Y⁴ is —S— or—CH═CH—.

In embodiments, Y⁴ is —S—. In embodiments, Y⁴ is —CH═CH—.

In embodiments, R^(10.1) is unsubstituted methyl.

In embodiments, R^(11.1) is hydrogen, halogen, or C₁-C₄ alkyl optionallysubstituted by halogen or hydroxyl.

In embodiments, R^(11.2) is hydrogen or unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. Inembodiments, R^(11.2) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(11.2) isunsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl.

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is athienotriazolodiazepine derivative such as (S)-tert-butyl2-(4-(4-chlorophenyl)-2,3,9-trimethyl-6H-thieno[3,2-f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepin-6-yl)acetate(JQ1) and derivatives thereof such as those disclosed in InternationalPCT Publication No. WO2006129623, International PCT Publication No.WO2009084693 and International PCT Publication No. WO2011143651, thecontents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Otherthienotriazolodiazepine derivatives are disclosed in International PCTPublication No. WO2011143669, the contents of which are incorporatedherein by reference.

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety has theformula:

R^(11.1) and R^(11.2) are independently hydrogen or any value of R¹¹ asdescribed herein, including in embodiments. R^(12.1) is hydrogen or anyvalue of R¹² as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(11.1) is unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl, and R^(11.2) ishalogen.

In embodiments, R^(11.1) and R^(11.2) are each unsubstituted methyl.

In embodiments, R^(12.1) is —Cl.

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety atriazolodiazepine derivative such as a derivative having the formula:

R¹¹, n11, R¹², and n12 are as described herein, including inembodiments. R^(10.1) is hydrogen or any value of R¹⁰ as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(10.1) isunsubstituted methyl.

Triazolobenzodiazepine derivatives include compounds such as benzylN-(1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepin-4-yl)carbamate(GW841819X) and other compounds disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,185,331;2-[(4S)-6-(4-chlorophenyl)-8-methoxy-1-methyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepin-4-yl]-N-ethylacetamide(molibresib) and other compounds disclosed in International PCTPublication Nos. WO2011054553, WO2011054844 and WO2011054845, thecontents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Othertriazolobenzodiazepines may include8-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-6-phenyl-4h-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-A][1,3,4]benzotriazepinesuch as those compounds disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,163,104 and thosedisclosed in International PCT Publication No. WO2011161031, thecontents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is:

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is anisoxazoloazepine derivative such as a derivative having the formula:

Ring B, R¹¹, n11, R¹², and n12 are as described herein, including inembodiments. R^(10.1) is hydrogen or any value of R¹⁰ as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(10.1) isunsubstituted methyl.

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is aisoxazoloazepine derivative such as a derivative having the formula:

R¹² and n12 are as described herein, including in embodiments. R^(10.1)is hydrogen or any value of R¹⁰ as described herein, including inembodiments. R^(11.1) and R^(11.2) are independently hydrogen or anyvalue of R¹¹ as described herein, including in embodiments. Y⁴ is —S— or—CH═CH—.

In embodiments, Y⁴ is —S—. In embodiments, Y⁴ is —CH═CH—.

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety has theformula:

R^(11.1) and R^(11.2) are independently hydrogen or any value of R¹¹ asdescribed herein, including in embodiments. R^(12.1) is hydrogen or anyvalue of R¹² as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is athienoisoxazoloazepine derivative such as(S)-2-(4-(4-chlorophenyl)-2,3,9-trimethyl-6H-isoxazolo[5,4-c]thieno[2,3-e]azepin-6-yl)acetamide(CPI-3) and derivatives thereof such as those disclosed in Gehling etal., Discovery, Design, and Optimization of Isoxazole Azepine BETInhibitors, ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 2013, 4, 835-840 and M. C. Hewitt etal., Development of methyl isoxazoloazepines as inhibitors of BET,Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 25 (2015) 1842-1848, the contents of which areincorporated herein by reference.

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is abenzoisoxazoloazepine derivative such as a derivative having theformula:

R¹¹, n11, R¹², and n12 are as described herein, including inembodiments. R^(10.1) is hydrogen or any value of R¹⁰ as describedherein, including in embodiments. In embodiments, R^(10.1) isunsubstituted methyl.

Benzoisoxazoloazepine derivatives include compounds such as2-[(4S)-6-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-[1,2]oxazolo[5,4-d][2]benzazepin-4-yl]acetamide(CPI-0610) as described in Albrecht et al., Identification of aBenzoisoxazoloazepine Inhibitor (CPI-0610) of the Bromodomain andExtra-Terminal (BET) Family as a Candidate for Human Clinical Trials, J.Med. Chem. 2016, 59, 1330-1339 and International PCT Publication No.WO2012075383, the contents of which are incorporated herein byreference.

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is:

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is amonovalent form of GSK046 disclosed in Gilan et al., Science 368,387-394 (2020) having the formula:

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is amoiety (e.g., monovalent form) of a compound selected from compoundsdisclosed in International PCT Publication No. WO2017/037116, thecontents of which are incorporated herein by reference, such as GSK-620having the formula:

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is:

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is:

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is a BRDbinding moiety. In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator bindingmoiety is a BRD2 binding moiety. In embodiments, the transcriptionalcoactivator binding moiety is a BRD4 binding moiety. In embodiments, thetranscriptional coactivator binding moiety is a BRDT binding moiety.

In embodiments, the BRD4 binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRD4 binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRD4 binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRD4 binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRD4 binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRD4 binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRD4 binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRD4 binding moiety is a monovalent form of CEM87.In embodiments, the BRD4 binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRD4 binding moiety is a monovalent form of (+)-JQ1,OTX 015, CPI-0610, TEN-010, PFI-1, I-BET762, or I-BET151. Inembodiments, the BRD4 binding moiety is a monovalent form of a compounddescribed in Wu, et al., A chemical toolbox for the study ofbromodomains and epigenetic signaling. Nature Communications, 10, 1915(2019), which is herein incorporated by reference for all purposes.

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is a p300binding moiety.

In embodiments, the p300 binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the p300 binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the p300 binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the p300 binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the p300 binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the p300 binding moiety is a monovalent form ofI-CBP112, SGC-CBP30, or GNE-781. In embodiments, the p300 binding moietyis a monovalent form of a compound described in Wu, et al., A chemicaltoolbox for the study of bromodomains and epigenetic signaling. NatureCommunications, 10, 1915 (2019), which is herein incorporated byreference for all purposes.

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is ap300-CBP binding moiety. In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivatorbinding moiety is a CREBBP binding moiety.

In embodiments, the p300-CBP binding moiety is a monovalent form ofCEM114. In embodiments, the p300-CBP binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is aglucocorticoid receptor binding moiety.

In embodiments, the glucocorticoid receptor binding moiety has theformula:

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is a PCAFbinding moiety. In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator bindingmoiety is a GCN5L2 binding moiety. In embodiments, the transcriptionalcoactivator binding moiety is a CECR2 binding moiety.

In embodiments, the PCAF binding moiety is a monovalent form of GSK4021. In embodiments, the PCAF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the PCAF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the PCAF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the PCAF binding moiety is a monovalent form of L-45. Inembodiments, the PCAF binding moiety is a monovalent form of L-Moses. Inembodiments, the PCAF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the PCAF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the PCAF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the PCAF binding moiety is a monovalent form ofNVS-CECR2-1. In embodiments, the PCAF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the PCAF binding moiety is a monovalent form of GNE-886.In embodiments, the PCAF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is a BRPFbinding moiety. In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator bindingmoiety is a BRD9 binding moiety. In embodiments, the transcriptionalcoactivator binding moiety is a BRD7 binding moiety. In embodiments, thetranscriptional coactivator binding moiety is a BRPF3 binding moiety. Inembodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is a BRPF1binding moiety. In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator bindingmoiety is a BRPF2 binding moiety. In embodiments, the transcriptionalcoactivator binding moiety is an ATAD2 binding moiety.

In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety is a monovalent form of PFI-4.In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety is a monovalent form of OF1. Inembodiments, the BRPF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety is a monovalent form of NI-57.In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety is a monovalent form of GSK6853.In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety is a monovalent form of LP99. Inembodiments, the BRPF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety is a monovalent form of BI-9564.In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety is a monovalent form of I-BRD9.In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety is a monovalent form of BAY-850.In embodiments the BRPF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety is a monovalent form of GSK8814.In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety is a monovalent form of CEM88.In embodiments, the BRPF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is a BAZbinding moiety. In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator bindingmoiety is a TIF1α binding moiety. In embodiments, the transcriptionalcoactivator binding moiety is a BAZ2 binding moiety. In embodiments, thetranscriptional coactivator binding moiety is a BAZ2A binding moiety. Inembodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is a BAZ2Bbinding moiety.

In embodiments, the BAZ2 binding moiety is a monovalent form of GSK2801. In embodiments, the BAZ2 binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the BAZ2 binding moiety is a monovalent form ofBAZ2-ICR. In embodiments, the BAZ2 binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is a TAFbinding moiety. In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator bindingmoiety is a TAF1 binding moiety. In embodiments, the transcriptionalcoactivator binding moiety is a TAF1L binding moiety.

In embodiments, the TAF binding moiety is a monovalent form of BAY-299.In embodiments, the TAF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the TAF binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is aSMARC binding moiety. In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivatorbinding moiety is a PB1 binding moiety. In embodiments, thetranscriptional coactivator binding moiety is a SMARCA2 binding moiety.In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is aSMARCA4 binding moiety.

In embodiments, the SMARC binding moiety is a monovalent form of PFI-3.In embodiments, the SMARC binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the SMARC binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the SMARC binding moiety has the formula:

In embodiments, the transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is amonovalent form of a compound described in Wu, Q., et al., NatureCommunications, 10, 1915 (2019); Flippakopoulos, P., et al., Nature(2010); Chiarella, A., et al., Nature Chemical Biology (2019); Picaud,S., Cancer Research (2013); Chaidos, A., et al., Blood (2014); Bouche,L., et al., J. Med. Chem. (2017); Gerstenberger, B. S., et al., J. Med.Chem. (2016); Humphreys, P. G., et al., J. Med. Chem. (2017); Moustakim,M., et al., Angew Chem. Int. Ed. Engl. (2017); Crawford, T. D., et al.,ACS Med Chem Lett. (2017); Picaud, S., et al., Cancer Research (2015);Hammitzsch, A., et al., PNAS (2015); Chiarella, A., et al., NatureChemical Biology (2019); Romero, F. A., et al., J Med Chem (2017);Demont, E. H., ACS Med Chem Lett (2014); Chiarella, A., et al., NatureChemical Biology (2019); Igoe, N., J Med Chem (2017); Bamborough, P.,ACS Med Chem Lett. (2016); Clark, P., et al., Angew Chem Int Ed Engl.(2015); Martin, L. J., et al., J. Med. Chem. (2016); Theodoulou N. H.,J. Med. Chem. (2016); Fernandez-Montalvan, A. E., et al. ACS Chem. Bio.(2017); Bamborough, P., et al., J. Med. Chem. (2018); Chen, P., et al.,J. Med. Chem. (2016); Drouin, L., et al., J. Med. Chem. (2015); whichare herein incorporated by reference in their entirety and for allpurposes.

In embodiments, L¹ is -L¹⁰¹-L¹⁰²-L¹⁰³-L¹⁰⁴-L¹⁰⁵-. L¹⁰¹, L¹⁰², L¹⁰³,L¹⁰⁴, and L¹⁰⁵ are independently a bond, —NH—, —S—, —O—, —C(O)—,—C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —NHC(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)NH—, —NHC(NH)NH—, —C(S)—,substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, substituted or unsubstitutedheteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene, substitutedor unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstitutedarylene, substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene, or a bioconjugatelinker.

In embodiments, L¹⁰¹, L¹⁰², L¹⁰³, L¹⁰⁴, and L¹⁰⁵ are independently abond, —NH—, —S—, —O—, —C(O)—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —NHC(O)—, —C(O)NH—,—NHC(O)NH—, —NHC(NH)NH—, —C(S)—, substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted alkylene (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄,or C₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with at least one substituentgroup, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) orunsubstituted heteroalkylene (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedcycloalkylene (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkylene (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g.,substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limitedsubstituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted arylene(e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenylene), or substituted (e.g., substituted with atleast one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lowersubstituent group) or unsubstituted heteroarylene (e.g., 5 to 10membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), or a bioconjugatelinker.

In embodiments, a substituted L¹⁰¹ (e.g., substituted alkylene,substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substitutedheterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene) is substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein ifthe substituted L¹⁰¹ is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when L¹⁰¹ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone substituent group. In embodiments, when L¹⁰¹ is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when L¹⁰¹ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone lower substituent group.

In embodiments, a substituted L¹⁰² (e.g., substituted alkylene,substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substitutedheterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene) is substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein ifthe substituted L¹⁰² is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when L¹⁰² is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone substituent group. In embodiments, when L¹⁰² is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when L¹⁰² is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone lower substituent group.

In embodiments, a substituted L¹⁰³ (e.g., substituted alkylene,substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substitutedheterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene) is substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein ifthe substituted L¹⁰³ is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when L¹⁰³ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone substituent group. In embodiments, when L¹⁰³ is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when L¹⁰³ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone lower substituent group.

In embodiments, a substituted L¹⁰⁴ (e.g., substituted alkylene,substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substitutedheterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene) is substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein ifthe substituted L¹⁰⁴ is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when L¹⁰⁴ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone substituent group. In embodiments, when L¹⁰⁴ is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when L¹⁰⁴ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone lower substituent group.

In embodiments, a substituted L¹⁰⁵ (e.g., substituted alkylene,substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substitutedheterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene) is substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein ifthe substituted L¹⁰⁵ is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when L¹⁰⁵ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone substituent group. In embodiments, when L¹⁰⁵ is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when L¹⁰⁵ is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone lower substituent group.

In embodiments, L¹⁰¹ is independently a substituted 2 to 6 memberedheteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰¹ is independently an oxo-substituted2 to 6 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰¹ is independently anoxo-substituted 2 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰¹ isindependently an oxo-substituted 3 membered heteroalkylene. Inembodiments, L¹⁰¹ is independently an oxo-substituted 4 memberedheteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰¹ is independently an oxo-substituted5 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰¹ is independently anoxo-substituted 6 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰¹ isindependently

In embodiments, L¹⁰¹ is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰¹ is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰¹ is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰² is independently an unsubstituted 3 to 24 memberedheteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰² is independently

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 8. In embodiments, L¹⁰² isindependently

In embodiments, L¹⁰² is independently

In embodiments L¹⁰² is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰² is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰² is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰² is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰² is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰² is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰² is independently an unsubstituted 4 to 7 memberedheterocycloalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰² is independently anunsubstituted 6 membered heterocycloalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰² isindependently

In embodiments, L¹⁰² is independently an unsubstituted phenylene. Inembodiments, L¹⁰² is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰³ is independently a substituted 2 to 6 memberedheteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰³ is independently an oxo-substituted2 to 6 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰³ is independently anoxo-substituted 2 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰³ isindependently an oxo-substituted 3 membered heteroalkylene. Inembodiments, L¹⁰³ is independently an oxo-substituted 4 memberedheteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰³ is independently an oxo-substituted5 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰³ is independently anoxo-substituted 6 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰³ isindependently

In embodiments, L¹⁰³ is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰³ is independently a substituted C₁-C₄ alkylene. Inembodiments, L¹⁰³ is independently an oxo-substituted C₁-C₄ alkylene. Inembodiments, L¹⁰³ is independently an oxo-substituted C₁ alkylene. Inembodiments, L¹⁰³ is independently an oxo-substituted C₂ alkylene. Inembodiments, L¹⁰³ is independently an oxo-substituted C₃ alkylene. Inembodiments, L¹⁰³ is independently an oxo-substituted C₄ alkylene. Inembodiments, L¹⁰³ is independently an oxo-substituted C₁-C₄ alkylene.

In embodiments, L¹⁰⁴ is independently a bond. In embodiments, L¹⁰⁴ isindependently an unsubstituted 3 to 24 membered heteroalkylene. Inembodiments, L¹⁰⁴ is independently

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 8. In embodiments, L¹⁰⁴ isindependently

In embodiments, L¹⁰⁴ is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰⁴ is independently

In embodiments L¹⁰⁴ is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰⁴ is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰⁴ is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰⁴ is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰⁴ is independently

In embodiments, L¹⁰⁵ is independently a bond. In embodiments, L¹⁰⁵ isindependently a substituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkylene. Inembodiments, L¹⁰⁵ is independently an oxo-substituted 2 to 6 memberedheteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰⁵ is independently an oxo-substituted2 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰⁵ is independently anoxo-substituted 3 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰⁵ isindependently an oxo-substituted 4 membered heteroalkylene. Inembodiments, L¹⁰⁵ is independently an oxo-substituted 5 memberedheteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰⁵ is independently an oxo-substituted6 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹⁰⁵ is independently

In embodiments, L¹ is

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 8.

In embodiments, L¹ is

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 8.

In embodiments, L¹ is

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10.

In embodiments, L¹ is

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, L¹ is

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, L¹ is

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, L¹ is

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10.In embodiments, L¹ is

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, L¹ is

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, L¹ is

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, L¹ is

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, p is an integerfrom 1 to 8.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

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In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, p is an integerfrom 1 to 8.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, p is an integerfrom 1 to 8.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

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In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, p is an integerfrom 1 to 8.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, p is an integerfrom 1 to 8.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, p is an integerfrom 1 to 8.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, p is an integerfrom 1 to 8.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, p is an integerfrom 1 to 8.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, p is an integerfrom 1 to 8.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10. In embodiments, p is an integerfrom 1 to 8.

In an aspect is provided a compound having the formula:

R² and R³ are as described herein, including in embodiments. The symbolz2a is an integer from 0 to 8.

In embodiments, z2a is 0. In embodiments, z2a is 1. In embodiments, z2ais 2. In embodiments, z2a is 3. In embodiments, z2a is 4. Inembodiments, z2a is 5. In embodiments, z2a is 6. In embodiments, z2a is7. In embodiments, z2a is 8.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), and R³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), R^(2.5), and R³ are as describedherein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), and R³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), and R³ are as described herein,including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), R^(2.4), R^(2.5), R^(2.6), and R³ are asdescribed herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

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In embodiments, the compound is more selective for a mutant p53 protein(e.g., Y220C p53 protein) than a wildtype p53 protein. In embodiments,the compound is 1.5-fold, 2-fold, 3-fold, 4-fold, 5-fold, 10-fold,20-fold, 30-fold, 40-fold, 50-fold, 100-fold, 200-fold, 300-fold,400-fold, 500-fold, 1000-fold, 5000-fold, or 10,000-fold more selectivefor a mutant p53 protein (e.g., Y220C p53 protein) than a wildtype p53protein. In embodiments, the compound is about 1.5-fold, 2-fold, 3-fold,4-fold, 5-fold, 10-fold, 20-fold, 30-fold, 40-fold, 50-fold, or 100-foldmore selective for a mutant p53 protein (e.g., Y220C p53 protein) than awildtype p53 protein. In embodiments, the compound is greater than1.5-fold, 2-fold, 3-fold, 4-fold, 5-fold, 10-fold, 20-fold, 30-fold,40-fold, 50-fold, 100-fold, 200-fold, 300-fold, 400-fold, 500-fold,1000-fold, 5000-fold, or 10,000-fold more selective for a mutant p53protein (e.g., Y220C p53 protein) than a wildtype p53 protein. Inembodiments, there is no measurable binding of the compound to awildtype p53 protein.

In embodiments, the compound has a lower dissociation constant (K_(d))for a mutant p53 protein (e.g., Y220C p53 protein) than a wildtype p53protein. In embodiments, the compound has a dissociation constant(K_(d)) that is 1.5-fold, 2-fold, 3-fold, 4-fold, 5-fold, 10-fold,20-fold, 30-fold, 40-fold, 50-fold, or 100-fold lower for a mutant p53protein (e.g., Y220C p53 protein) than a wildtype p53 protein. Inembodiments, the compound has a dissociation constant (K_(d)) that isabout 1.5-fold, 2-fold, 3-fold, 4-fold, 5-fold, 10-fold, 20-fold,30-fold, 40-fold, 50-fold, 100-fold, 200-fold, 300-fold, 400-fold,500-fold, 1000-fold, 5000-fold, or 10,000-fold lower for a mutant p53protein (e.g., Y220C p53 protein) than a wildtype p53 protein. Inembodiments, the compound has a dissociation constant (K_(d)) that ismore than 1.5-fold, 2-fold, 3-fold, 4-fold, 5-fold, 10-fold, 20-fold,30-fold, 40-fold, 50-fold, 100-fold, 200-fold, 300-fold, 400-fold,500-fold, 1000-fold, 5000-fold, or 10,000-fold lower for a mutant p53protein (e.g., Y220C p53 protein) than a wildtype p53 protein. Inembodiments, there is no measurable binding of the compound to awildtype p53 protein.

In embodiments, the compound is capable of increasing the activity of amutant p53 protein (e.g., Y220C p53 protein) relative to a wildtype p53protein. In embodiments, the compound is capable of increasing theactivity of a mutant p53 protein (e.g., Y220C p53 protein) 1.5-fold,2-fold, 3-fold, 4-fold, 5-fold, 10-fold, 20-fold, 30-fold, 40-fold,50-fold, 100-fold, 200-fold, 300-fold, 400-fold, 500-fold, 1000-fold,5000-fold, or 10,000-fold greater relative to a wildtype p53 protein. Inembodiments, the compound is capable of increasing the activity of amutant p53 protein (e.g., Y220C p53 protein) about 1.5-fold, 2-fold,3-fold, 4-fold, 5-fold, 10-fold, 20-fold, 30-fold, 40-fold, 50-fold,100-fold, 200-fold, 300-fold, 400-fold, 500-fold, 1000-fold, 5000-fold,or 10,000-fold greater relative to a wildtype p53 protein. Inembodiments, the compound is capable of increasing the activity of amutant p53 protein (e.g., Y220C p53 protein) more than 1.5-fold, 2-fold,3-fold, 4-fold, 5-fold, 10-fold, 20-fold, 30-fold, 40-fold, 50-fold,100-fold, 200-fold, 300-fold, 400-fold, 500-fold, 1000-fold, 5000-fold,or 10,000-fold greater relative to a wildtype p53 protein. Inembodiments, the activity of the mutant p53 protein is arrest of cellgrowth. In embodiments, the activity of the mutant p53 protein is arrestof cell growth by holding the cell cycle at the G1/S regulation point.In embodiments, the activity of the mutant p53 protein is activation ofDNA repair proteins. In embodiments, the activity of the mutant p53protein is initiation of apoptosis.

In an aspect is provided a p53 protein covalently bonded to a compounddescribed herein. In embodiments, the p53 protein is covalently bondedto a moiety of a compound described herein following a covalent reactionof the compound with a C220 residue of p53. In embodiments, the p53protein is a Y220C p53 protein.

In embodiments, the p53 protein is covalently bonded to a moiety of acompound described herein following a covalent reaction of the compoundwith a residue corresponding to C220 of a mutant p53 protein including aY220C mutation (e.g., Y220C p53 protein). In embodiments, the mutant p53protein is Y220C of p53 having the sequence SEQ ID NO:6. In embodiments,the cysteine (e.g., corresponding to C220 of the Y220C p53 protein(e.g., SEQ ID NO:6)) of the p53 protein reacts with R³ to form a p53conjugate. In embodiments, the p53 conjugate has a covalent linker,L^(C), between the sulfur of the cysteine (e.g., corresponding to C220)of the Y220C p53 protein and the remainder of the compound. L^(C) is abond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—,—NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene(e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), substituted or unsubstitutedheteroalkylene (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered,2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkylene (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkylene (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered),substituted or unsubstituted arylene (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), orsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). As a non-limiting example, the p53protein covalently bonded to a compound may have the formula:

wherein S is the sulfur of a p53 protein cysteine (e.g., correspondingto C220 of a Y220C p53 protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO:6)), which is bonded tothe remainder of the p53 protein and wherein L^(C), L¹, R¹, R², and z2are as described herein. As a non-limiting example, the p53 proteincovalently bonded to a compound may have the formula:

wherein S is the sulfur of a p53 protein cysteine (e.g., correspondingto C220 of a Y220C p53 protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO:6)), which is bonded tothe remainder of the p53 protein and wherein L¹, R¹, R², and z2 are asdescribed herein. As a non-limiting example, the p53 protein covalentlybonded to a compound may have the formula:

wherein S is the sulfur of a p53 protein cysteine (e.g., correspondingto C220 of a Y220C p53 protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO:6)), which is bonded tothe remainder of the p53 protein and wherein L¹, R¹, R², R¹⁶, R¹⁷, R¹⁸,and z2 are as described herein.

In embodiments, a substituted L^(C) (e.g., substituted alkylene,substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substitutedheterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substitutedheteroarylene) is substituted with at least one substituent group,size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein ifthe substituted L^(C) is substituted with a plurality of groups selectedfrom substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lowersubstituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituentgroup, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. Inembodiments, when L^(C) is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone substituent group. In embodiments, when L^(C) is substituted, it issubstituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. Inembodiments, when L^(C) is substituted, it is substituted with at leastone lower substituent group.

In embodiments, when R¹ is substituted, R¹ is substituted with one ormore first substituent groups denoted by R^(1.1) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(1.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(1.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(1.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(1.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(1.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(1.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, R¹, R^(1.1), R^(1.2), and R^(1.3)have values corresponding to the values of R_(WW), R^(WW.1), R^(WW.2),and R^(WW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitions sectionabove in the description of “first substituent group(s)”, whereinR^(WW), R^(WW.1), R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3) correspond to R¹, R^(1.1),R^(1.2), and R^(1.3), respectively.

In embodiments, when R^(2A) is substituted, R^(2A) is substituted withone or more first substituent groups denoted by R^(2A.1) as explained inthe definitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(2A.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(2A.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(2A.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(2A.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(2A.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(2A.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, R^(2A), R^(2A.1), R^(2A.2), andR^(2A.3) have values corresponding to the values of R^(WW), R^(WW.1),R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein R^(WW), R^(WW.1), R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3) correspond to R^(2A),R^(2A.1), R^(2A.2), and R^(2A.3), respectively.

In embodiments, when R^(2B) is substituted, R^(2B) is substituted withone or more first substituent groups denoted by R^(2B.1) as explained inthe definitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(2B.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(2B.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(2B.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(2B.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(2B.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(2B.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, R^(2B), R^(2B.1), R^(2B.2), andR^(2B.3) have values corresponding to the values of R^(WW), R^(WW.1),R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein R^(WW), R^(WW.1), R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3) correspond to R^(2B),R^(2B.1), R^(2B.2), and R^(2B.3), respectively.

In embodiments, when R^(2A) and R^(2B) substituents bonded to the samenitrogen atom are optionally joined to form a moiety that is substituted(e.g., a substituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted heteroaryl), themoiety is substituted with one or more first substituent groups denotedby R^(2A.1) as explained in the definitions section above in thedescription of “first substituent group(s)”. In embodiments, when anR^(2A.1) substituent group is substituted, the R^(2A.1) substituentgroup is substituted with one or more second substituent groups denotedby R^(2A.2) as explained in the definitions section above in thedescription of “first substituent group(s)”. In embodiments, when anR^(2A.2) substituent group is substituted, the R^(2A.2) substituentgroup is substituted with one or more third substituent groups denotedby R^(2A.3) as explained in the definitions section above in thedescription of “first substituent group(s)”. In the above embodiments,R^(2A.1), R^(2A.2), and R^(2A.3) have values corresponding to the valuesof R^(WW.1), R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3), respectively, as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”, wherein R^(WW.1), R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3) correspond toR^(2A.1), R^(2A.2), and R^(2A.3), respectively.

In embodiments, when R^(2A) and R^(2B) substituents bonded to the samenitrogen atom are optionally joined to form a moiety that is substituted(e.g., a substituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted heteroaryl), themoiety is substituted with one or more first substituent groups denotedby R^(2B.1) as explained in the definitions section above in thedescription of “first substituent group(s)”. In embodiments, when anR^(2B.1) substituent group is substituted, the R^(2B.1) substituentgroup is substituted with one or more second substituent groups denotedby R^(2B.2) as explained in the definitions section above in thedescription of “first substituent group(s)”. In embodiments, when anR^(2B.2) substituent group is substituted, the R^(2B.2) substituentgroup is substituted with one or more third substituent groups denotedby R^(2B.3) as explained in the definitions section above in thedescription of “first substituent group(s)”. In the above embodiments,R^(2B.1), R^(2B.2), and R^(2B.3) have values corresponding to the valuesof R^(WW.1), R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3), respectively, as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”, wherein R^(WW.1), R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3) correspond toR^(2B.1), R^(2B.2), and R^(2B.3), respectively.

In embodiments, when R^(2C) is substituted, R^(2C) is substituted withone or more first substituent groups denoted by R^(2C.1) as explained inthe definitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(2C.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(2C.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(2C.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(2C.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(2C.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(2C.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, R^(2C), R^(2C.1), R^(2C.2), andR^(2C.3) have values corresponding to the values of R^(WW), R^(WW.1),R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein R^(WW), R^(WW.1), R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3) correspond to R^(2C),R^(2C.1), R^(2C.2), and R^(2C.3), respectively.

In embodiments, when R^(2D) is substituted, R^(2D) is substituted withone or more first substituent groups denoted by R^(2D.1) as explained inthe definitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(2D.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(2D.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(2D.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(2D.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(2D.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(2D.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, R^(2D), R^(2D.1), R^(2D.2), andR^(2D.3) have values corresponding to the values of R^(WW), R^(WW.1),R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein R^(WW), R^(WW.1), R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3) correspond to R^(2D),R^(2D.1), R^(2D.2), and R^(2D.3), respectively.

In embodiments, when R¹⁶ is substituted, R¹⁶ is substituted with one ormore first substituent groups denoted by R^(16.1) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(16.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(16.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(16.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(16.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(16.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(16.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, R¹⁶, R^(16.1), R^(16.2), andR^(16.3) have values corresponding to the values of R^(WW), R^(WW.1),R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein R^(WW), R^(WW.1), R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3) correspond to R¹⁶,R^(16.1), R^(16.2) and R^(16.3), respectively.

In embodiments, when R¹⁷ is substituted, R¹⁷ is substituted with one ormore first substituent groups denoted by R^(17.1) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(17.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(17.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(17.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(17.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(17.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(17.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, R¹⁷, R^(17.1), R^(17.2), andR^(17.3) have values corresponding to the values of R^(WW), R^(WW.1),R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein R^(WW), R^(WW.1), R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3) correspond to R¹⁷,R^(17.1), R^(17.2), and R^(17.3), respectively.

In embodiments, when R¹⁸ is substituted, R¹⁸ is substituted with one ormore first substituent groups denoted by R^(18.1) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(18.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(18.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(18.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(18.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(18.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(18.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, R¹⁸, R^(18.1), R^(18.2), andR^(18.3) have values corresponding to the values of R^(WW), R^(WW.1),R^(WW.2), and R^(WW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein R^(WW), R^(WW.1), R^(WW.2) and R^(WW.3) correspond to R¹⁸,R^(18.1), R^(18.2), and R^(18.3), respectively.

In embodiments, when L¹⁰¹ is substituted, L¹⁰¹ is substituted with oneor more first substituent groups denoted by R^(L101.1) as explained inthe definitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L101.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L101.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(L101.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L101.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L101.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(L101.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, L¹⁰¹, R^(L101.1), R^(L101.2), andR^(L101.3) have values corresponding to the values of L^(WW), R^(LWW.1),R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein L^(WW), R^(LWW.1), R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3) are L¹⁰¹,R^(L101.1), R^(L101.2), and R^(L101.3) respectively.

In embodiments, when L¹⁰² is substituted, L¹⁰² is substituted with oneor more first substituent groups denoted by R^(L102.1) as explained inthe definitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L102.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L102.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(L102.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L102.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L102.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(L102.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, L¹⁰², R^(L102.1), R^(L102.2), andR^(L102.3) have values corresponding to the values of L^(WW), R^(LWW.1),R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein L^(WW), R^(LWW.1), R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3) are L¹⁰²,R^(L102.1), R^(L102.2), and R^(L102.3), respectively.

In embodiments, when L¹⁰³ is substituted, L¹⁰³ is substituted with oneor more first substituent groups denoted by R^(L103.1) as explained inthe definitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L103.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L103.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(L103.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L103.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L103.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(L103.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, L¹⁰³, R^(L103.1), R^(L103.2), andR^(L103.3) have values corresponding to the values of L^(WW), R^(LWW.1),R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein L^(WW), R^(LWW.1), R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3) are L¹⁰³,R^(L103.1), R^(L103.2) and R^(L103.3) respectively.

In embodiments, when L¹⁰⁴ is substituted, L¹⁰⁴ is substituted with oneor more first substituent groups denoted by R^(L104.1) as explained inthe definitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L104.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L104.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(L104.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L104.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L104.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(L104.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, L¹⁰⁴, R^(L104.1), R^(L104.2), andR^(L104.3) have values corresponding to the values of L^(WW), R^(LWW.1),R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein L^(WW), R^(LWW.1), R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3) are L¹⁰⁴,R^(L104.1), R^(L104.2) and R^(L104.3) respectively.

In embodiments, when L¹⁰⁵ is substituted, L¹⁰⁵ is substituted with oneor more first substituent groups denoted by R^(L105.1) as explained inthe definitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L105.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L105.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(L105.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L105.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L105.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(L105.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, L¹⁰⁵, R^(L105.1), R^(L105.2), andR^(L105.3) have values corresponding to the values of L^(WW), R^(LWW.1),R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein L^(WW), R^(LWW.1), R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3) are L¹⁰⁵,R^(L105.1), R^(L105.2), and R^(L105.3), respectively.

In embodiments, when L²⁰¹ is substituted, L²⁰¹ is substituted with oneor more first substituent groups denoted by R^(L201.1) as explained inthe definitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L201.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L201.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(L201.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L201.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L201.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(L201.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, L²⁰¹, R^(L201.1), R^(L201.2) andR^(L201.3) have values corresponding to the values of L^(WW), R^(LWW.1),R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein L^(WW), R^(LWW.1), R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3) are L²⁰¹,R^(L201.1), R^(L201.2), and R^(L201.3), respectively.

In embodiments, when L²⁰² is substituted, L²⁰² is substituted with oneor more first substituent groups denoted by R^(L202.1) as explained inthe definitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L202.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L202.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(L202.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L202.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L202.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(L202.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, L²⁰², R^(L202.1), R^(L202.2), andR^(L202.3) have values corresponding to the values of L^(WW), R^(LWW.1),R^(LWW.2) and R^(LWW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein L^(WW), R^(LWW.1), R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3) are L²⁰²,R^(L202.1), R^(L202.2), and R^(L202.3), respectively.

In embodiments, when L²⁰³ is substituted, L²⁰³ is substituted with oneor more first substituent groups denoted by R^(L203.1) as explained inthe definitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L203.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L203.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(L203.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L203.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L203.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(L203.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, L²⁰³, R^(L203.1), R^(L203.2), andR^(L203.3) have values corresponding to the values of L^(WW), R^(LWW1),R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein L^(WW), R^(LWW.1), R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3) are L²⁰³,R^(L203.1), R^(L203.2), and RL203.3 respectively.

In embodiments, when L²⁰⁴ is substituted, L²⁰⁴ is substituted with oneor more first substituent groups denoted by R^(L204.1) as explained inthe definitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L204.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L204.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(L204.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L204.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L204.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(L204.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, L²⁰⁴, R^(L204.1), R^(L204.2), andR^(L204.3) have values corresponding to the values of L^(WW), R^(LWW.1),R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein L^(WW), R^(LWW.1), R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3) are L²⁰⁴,R^(L204.1), R^(L204.2) and R^(L204.3) respectively.

In embodiments, when L²⁰⁵ is substituted, L²⁰⁵ is substituted with oneor more first substituent groups denoted by R^(L205.1) as explained inthe definitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L205.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L205.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(L205.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(L205.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(L205.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(L205.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, L²⁰⁵, R^(L205.1), R^(L205.2), andR^(L205.3) have values corresponding to the values of L^(WW), R^(LWW.1),R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein L^(WW), R^(LWW.1), R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3) are L²⁰⁵,R^(L205.1), R^(L205.2), and R^(L205.3), respectively.

In embodiments, when L^(C) is substituted, L^(C) is substituted with oneor more first substituent groups denoted by R^(LC.1) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(LC.1) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(LC.1) substituent group is substituted with one ormore second substituent groups denoted by R^(LC.2) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In embodiments, when an R^(LC.2) substituent group issubstituted, the R^(LC.2) substituent group is substituted with one ormore third substituent groups denoted by R^(LC.3) as explained in thedefinitions section above in the description of “first substituentgroup(s)”. In the above embodiments, L^(C), R^(LC.1), R^(LC.2), andR^(LC.3) have values corresponding to the values of L^(WW), R^(LWW.1),R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3), respectively, as explained in the definitionssection above in the description of “first substituent group(s)”,wherein L^(WW), R^(LWW.1), R^(LWW.2), and R^(LWW.3) are L^(C), R^(LC.1),R^(LC.2), and R^(LC.3), respectively.

In an aspect is provided a p53 protein covalently bonded to a p53stabilizer (e.g., a compound described herein). In embodiments, the p53stabilizer is a p53 mutant stabilizer. In embodiments, the p53 proteinis covalently bonded to a moiety of a p53 stabilizer (e.g., a compounddescribed herein) following a covalent reaction of the compound with aC220 residue of p53. In embodiments, the p53 protein is a Y220C p53protein.

In embodiments, the compound (e.g., the compound as described herein) isbonded to a cysteine residue of the Y220C p53 protein. In embodiments,the compound is covalently bonded to a cysteine residue of the Y220C p53protein. In embodiments, the compound is reversibly covalently bonded toa cysteine residue of the Y220C p53 protein. In embodiments, thecompound is irreversibly covalently bonded to a cysteine residue of theY220C p53 protein. In embodiments, the compound is covalently bonded toa cysteine corresponding to C220 of the Y220C p53 protein. Inembodiments, the compound is irreversibly covalently bonded a cysteinecorresponding to C220 of the Y220C p53 protein.

In embodiments, the compound is useful as a comparator compound. Inembodiments, the comparator compound can be used to assess the activityof a test compound in an assay (e.g., an assay as described herein, forexample in the examples section, figures, or tables).

In embodiments, the compound is a compound described herein (e.g., in anaspect, embodiment, example, table, figure, or claim).

III. Pharmaceutical Compositions

In an aspect is provided a pharmaceutical composition including acompound described herein and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

In embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition includes an effectiveamount of the compound. In embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositionincludes a therapeutically effective amount of the compound. Inembodiments, the pharmaceutical composition includes a second agent. Inembodiments, the pharmaceutical composition includes a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a second agent. In embodiments, the second agent isan anti-cancer agent. In embodiments, the anti-cancer agent iscisplatin, temozolomide, doxorubicin, gemcitabine, tamoxifen, orcetuximab. In embodiments, the second agent is an inhibitor of K-Ras,RAF, MEK, Erk, PI3K, Akt, RTK, or mTOR. In embodiments, the second agentis an MDM2 inhibitor or a genotoxic anti-cancer agent. In embodiments,the MDM2 inhibitor is a nutlin. In embodiments, the MDM2 inhibitor isnutlin-1, nutlin-2, nutlin-3, nutlin-3a, nutlin-3b, YH239-EE, MI-219,MI-773, MI-77301, MI-888, MX69, RG7112, RG7388, RITA, idasanutlin,DS-3032b, or AMG232. In embodiments, the genotoxic anti-cancer agent isan alkylating agent, intercalating agent, or DNA replication inhibitor.In embodiments, the genotoxic anti-cancer agent is a PARP inhibitor ortemezolamide. In embodiments, the second agent is a compound describedin Hientz, et al., The role of p53 in cancer drug resistance andtargeted chemotherapy. Oncotarget, 8, 8921-8946 (2017), which is hereinincorporated by reference for all purposes.

IV. Methods of Use

In an aspect is provided a method of treating cancer in a subject inneed of such treatment, including administering to the subject aneffective amount of a compound described herein.

In embodiments, the cancer is a hematologic cancer. In embodiments, thehematologic cancer is leukemia. In embodiments, the hematologic canceris lymphoma. In embodiments, the hematologic cancer is multiple myeloma.In embodiments, the hematologic cancer is acute nonlymphocytic leukemia,chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia, chronicgranulocytic leukemia, acute promyelocytic leukemia, adult T-cellleukemia, aleukemic leukemia, a leukocythemic leukemia, basophylicleukemia, blast cell leukemia, bovine leukemia, chronic myelocyticleukemia, leukemia cutis, embryonal leukemia, eosinophilic leukemia,Gross' leukemia, hairy-cell leukemia, hemoblastic leukemia,hemocytoblastic leukemia, histiocytic leukemia, stem cell leukemia,acute monocytic leukemia, leukopenic leukemia, lymphatic leukemia,lymphoblastic leukemia, lymphocytic leukemia, lymphogenous leukemia,lymphoid leukemia, lymphosarcoma cell leukemia, mast cell leukemia,megakaryocytic leukemia, micromyeloblastic leukemia, monocytic leukemia,myeloblastic leukemia, myelocytic leukemia, myeloid granulocyticleukemia, myelomonocytic leukemia, Naegeli leukemia, plasma cellleukemia, multiple myeloma, plasmacytic leukemia, promyelocyticleukemia, Rieder cell leukemia, Schilling's leukemia, stem cellleukemia, subleukemic leukemia, or undifferentiated cell leukemia. Inembodiments, the hematologic cancer is non-Hodgkin lymphoma or Hodgkin'sdisease. In embodiments, the hematologic cancer is small lymphocyticlymphoma, Mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, marginal zonelymphoma, extranodal (MALT) lymphoma, nodal (monocytoid B-cell)lymphoma, splenic lymphoma, diffuse large cell B-lymphoma, Burkitt'slymphoma, lymphoblastic lymphoma, immunoblastic large cell lymphoma, orprecursor B-lymphoblastic lymphoma. In embodiments, the hematologiccancer is cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, peripheral T-cell lymphoma,anaplastic large cell lymphoma, mycosis fungoides, and precursorT-lymphoblastic lymphoma.

In embodiments, the cancer is thyroid cancer, endocrine system cancer,brain cancer, breast cancer, cervix cancer, colon cancer, head and neckcancer, liver cancer, kidney cancer, lung cancer, non-small cell lungcancer, melanoma, mesothelioma, ovarian cancer, sarcoma, stomach cancer,uterus cancer, medulloblastoma, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer. Inembodiments, the cancer is neuroblastoma, glioma, glioblastomamultiforme, rhabdomyosarcoma, primary thrombocytosis, primarymacroglobulinemia, primary brain tumors, malignant pancreaticinsulanoma, malignant carcinoid, urinary bladder cancer, premalignantskin lesions, testicular cancer, esophageal cancer, genitourinary tractcancer, malignant hypercalcemia, endometrial cancer, adrenal corticalcancer, neoplasms of the endocrine or exocrine pancreas, medullarythyroid cancer, medullary thyroid carcinoma, melanoma, papillary thyroidcancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, or prostate cancer.

In embodiments, the method further includes co-administering a secondagent to the subject in need thereof. In embodiments, the second agentis an anti-cancer agent. In embodiments, the anti-cancer agent is aninhibitor of K-Ras, RAF, MEK, Erk, PI3K, Akt, RTK, or mTOR. Inembodiments, the second agent is an anti-cancer agent. In embodiments,the anti-cancer agent is cisplatin, temozolomide, doxorubicin,gemcitabine, tamoxifen, or cetuximab. In embodiments, the anti-canceragent is an MDM2 inhibitor or a genotoxic anti-cancer agent. Inembodiments, the MDM2 inhibitor is a nutlin. In embodiments, the MDM2inhibitor is nutlin-1, nutlin-2, nutlin-3, nutlin-3a, nutlin-3b,YH239-EE, MI-219, MI-773, MI-77301, MI-888, MX69, RG7112, RG7388, RITA,idasanutlin, DS-3032b, or AMG232. In embodiments, the genotoxicanti-cancer agent is an alkylating agent, intercalating agent, or DNAreplication inhibitor. In embodiments, the genotoxic anti-cancer agentis a PARP inhibitor or temezolamide. In embodiments, the second agent isa compound described in Hientz, et al., The role of p53 in cancer drugresistance and targeted chemotherapy. Oncotarget, 8, 8921-8946 (2017),which is herein incorporated by reference for all purposes. Inembodiments, the second agent is a radiotherapeutic agent. Inembodiments, the radiotherapeutic agent includes a radionuclide. Inembodiments, the radionuclide is ⁴⁷Sc, ⁶⁴Cu, ⁶⁷Cu, ⁸⁹Sr, ⁸⁶Y, ⁸⁷Y, ⁹⁰Y,¹⁰⁵Rh, ¹¹¹Ag, ¹¹¹In, ^(117m)Sn, ¹⁴⁹Pm, ¹⁵³Sm, ¹⁶⁶Ho, ¹⁷⁷Lu, ¹⁸⁶Re,¹⁸⁸Re, ²¹¹At, or ²¹²Bi. In embodiments, the radionuclide is conjugatedto an antibody.

In embodiments, the method further comprises co-administering radiationto the subject in need thereof. In embodiments, the radiation is UVradiation. In embodiments, the radiation is IR radiation.

In an aspect is provided a method of treating a p53 mutant cancer in asubject in need thereof, the method including administering to thesubject an effective amount of a compound described herein.

In embodiments, the p53 mutant cancer is a p53^(+/mut) cancer or ap53^(mut/−) cancer. In embodiments, the p53 mutant cancer is ap53^(+/mut) cancer. In embodiments, the p53 mutant cancer is ap53^(mut/−) cancer.

In embodiments, the p53 mutant cancer is a hematologic cancer. Inembodiments, the hematologic cancer is leukemia. In embodiments, thehematologic cancer is lymphoma. In embodiments, the hematologic canceris multiple myeloma. In embodiments, the hematologic cancer is acutenonlymphocytic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acutegranulocytic leukemia, chronic granulocytic leukemia, acutepromyelocytic leukemia, adult T-cell leukemia, aleukemic leukemia, aleukocythemic leukemia, basophylic leukemia, blast cell leukemia, bovineleukemia, chronic myelocytic leukemia, leukemia cutis, embryonalleukemia, eosinophilic leukemia, Gross' leukemia, hairy-cell leukemia,hemoblastic leukemia, hemocytoblastic leukemia, histiocytic leukemia,stem cell leukemia, acute monocytic leukemia, leukopenic leukemia,lymphatic leukemia, lymphoblastic leukemia, lymphocytic leukemia,lymphogenous leukemia, lymphoid leukemia, lymphosarcoma cell leukemia,mast cell leukemia, megakaryocytic leukemia, micromyeloblastic leukemia,monocytic leukemia, myeloblastic leukemia, myelocytic leukemia, myeloidgranulocytic leukemia, myelomonocytic leukemia, Naegeli leukemia, plasmacell leukemia, multiple myeloma, plasmacytic leukemia, promyelocyticleukemia, Rieder cell leukemia, Schilling's leukemia, stem cellleukemia, subleukemic leukemia, or undifferentiated cell leukemia. Inembodiments, the hematologic cancer is non-Hodgkin lymphoma or Hodgkin'sdisease. In embodiments, the hematologic cancer is small lymphocyticlymphoma, Mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, marginal zonelymphoma, extranodal (MALT) lymphoma, nodal (monocytoid B-cell)lymphoma, splenic lymphoma, diffuse large cell B-lymphoma, Burkitt'slymphoma, lymphoblastic lymphoma, immunoblastic large cell lymphoma, orprecursor B-lymphoblastic lymphoma. In embodiments, the hematologiccancer is cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, peripheral T-cell lymphoma,anaplastic large cell lymphoma, mycosis fungoides, and precursorT-lymphoblastic lymphoma.

In embodiments, the p53 mutant cancer is thyroid cancer, endocrinesystem cancer, brain cancer, breast cancer, cervix cancer, colon cancer,head and neck cancer, liver cancer, kidney cancer, lung cancer,non-small cell lung cancer, melanoma, mesothelioma, ovarian cancer,sarcoma, stomach cancer, uterus cancer, medulloblastoma, colorectalcancer, pancreatic cancer. In embodiments, the p53 mutant cancer isneuroblastoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, rhabdomyosarcoma,primary thrombocytosis, primary macroglobulinemia, primary brain tumors,malignant pancreatic insulanoma, malignant carcinoid, urinary bladdercancer, premalignant skin lesions, testicular cancer, esophageal cancer,genitourinary tract cancer, malignant hypercalcemia, endometrial cancer,adrenal cortical cancer, neoplasms of the endocrine or exocrinepancreas, medullary thyroid cancer, medullary thyroid carcinoma,melanoma, papillary thyroid cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, orprostate cancer.

In an aspect is provided a method of treating a p53^(+/mut) cancer, themethod including administering to a subject in need thereof an effectiveamount of a p53 mutant agonist to the subject. In embodiments, the p53mutant agonist is a small molecule. In embodiments, the p53 mutantagonist is a PhiKan compound. In embodiments, the p53 mutant agonist isa compound described herein.

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In embodiments, the nomenclature “PhiKan” is equivalent to “PK”; forexample, PhiKan083 is equivalent to PK083.

In embodiments, the PhiKan compound is a compound described in Boeckler,F. M., et al. PNAS 2008, 105, 10360-10365, which is incorporated hereinby reference in its entirety and for all purposes. In embodiments, thePhiKan compound is a compound described in Bauer, M. R., et al., ACSChem. Biol. 2016, 11, 2265-2274, which is incorporated herein byreference in its entirety and for all purposes. In embodiments, thePhiKan compound is a compound described in Bauer, M. R., et al. FutureMed. Chem. 2019, 11, 2491-2504, which is incorporated herein byreference in its entirety and for all purposes.

In an aspect is provided a method of increasing the level of a proteinin a cell, wherein the level of the protein is regulated by p53, themethod including contacting the cell with a compound described herein.In embodiments, the compound covalently binds C220 of a mutant human p53protein including a Y220C mutation. In embodiments, the increasing levelof the protein is an increasing level of p21 protein.

In an aspect is provided a method of increasing the level of activity ofmutant p53 protein, the method including contacting the mutant p53protein with a compound described herein. In embodiments, the mutant p53protein is a mutant p53 protein with a p53^(+/mut) genotype. Inembodiments, the mutant p53 protein is a mutant p53 protein with ap53^(mut/−) genotype.

In an aspect is provided a method of detecting a detectable p53protein-compound conjugate including a p53 protein (e.g., Y220C p53protein) conjugated to a compound described herein wherein R²independently includes a first reactive moiety, the method including:

-   -   (i) contacting the p53 protein with the compound to form a p53        protein-compound conjugate;    -   (ii) contacting the p53 protein-compound conjugate with a        detectable agent, wherein the detectable agent includes a        detectable moiety and a second reactive moiety, thereby forming        the detectable p53 protein-compound conjugate; and    -   (iii) detecting the detectable p53 protein-compound conjugate;        wherein the first reactive moiety and the second reactive moiety        are a complementary reactive pair.

In embodiments, the step (iii) includes detecting the detectable p53protein-compound conjugate by LC-MS. In embodiments, the step (iii)includes detecting the detectable p53 protein-compound conjugate byWestern blot.

In embodiments, the complementary reactive pair is a click chemistrycomplementary reactive pair. In embodiments, the first reactive moietyis a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl. In embodiments, the secondreactive moiety is an azidyl moiety. In embodiments, the complementaryreactive pair is a SuFEx click chemistry complementary reactive pair. Inembodiments, the first reactive moiety is independently —NS(O)F₂. Inembodiments, the second reactive moiety is an amine. In embodiments, thesecond reactive moiety is a primary amine. In embodiments, the secondreactive moiety is a secondary amine. In embodiments, the method can beused in drug discovery.

It is understood that the examples and embodiments described herein arefor illustrative purposes only and that various modifications or changesin light thereof will be suggested to persons skilled in the art and areto be included within the spirit and purview of this application andscope of the appended claims. All publications, patents, and patentapplications cited herein are hereby incorporated by reference in theirentirety for all purposes.

V. Embodiments

Embodiment P1. A compound having the formula:

whereinL¹ is a bond or covalent linker;R¹ is a transcriptional coactivator binding moiety;R² is independently halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X²,—OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 memberedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl; two adjacentR² substituents may optionally be joined to form a substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl;R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) are independently hydrogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃,—OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F,substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;R^(2A) and R^(2B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom mayoptionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I;n2 is independently an integer from 0 to 4;m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2;z2 is an integer from 0 to 7; andR³ is a covalent cysteine modifier moiety.

Embodiment P2. The compound of embodiment P1, wherein L¹ is-L¹⁰¹-L¹⁰²-L¹⁰³-L¹⁰⁴-L¹⁰⁵-; and

L¹⁰¹, L¹⁰², L¹⁰³, L¹⁰⁴, and L¹⁰⁵ are independently a bond, —NH—, —S—,—O—, —C(O)—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —NHC(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)NH—,—NHC(NH)NH—, —C(S)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, substitutedor unsubstituted heteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene,substituted or unsubstituted arylene, substituted or unsubstitutedheteroarylene, or a bioconjugate linker.

Embodiment P3. The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P2, having theformula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX²₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl.

Embodiment P4. The compound of embodiment P3, wherein R^(2.1) ishydrogen.

Embodiment P5. The compound of one of embodiments P3 to P4, whereinR^(2.4) is hydrogen.

Embodiment P6. The compound of one of embodiments P3 to P5, whereinR^(2.3) is hydrogen, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —N(CH₃)₃,

Embodiment P7. The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P2, having theformula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.2), and R^(2.4) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX²₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D),—NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl.

Embodiment P8. The compound of embodiment P7, wherein R^(2.1) ishydrogen.

Embodiment P9. The compound of one of embodiments P7 to P8, whereinR^(2.4) is hydrogen.

Embodiment P10. The compound of one of embodiments P7 to P9, whereinR^(2.2) is —C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH, —C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂NH₂,or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

Embodiment P11. The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P2, having theformula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.2), and R^(2.3) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX²₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl.

Embodiment P12. The compound of embodiment P11, wherein R^(2.1) ishydrogen.

Embodiment P13. The compound of one of embodiments P11 to P12, whereinR^(2.2) is hydrogen, —C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH, —C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃,—CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

Embodiment P14. The compound of one of embodiments P11 to P13, whereinR^(2.3) is hydrogen, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —N(CH₃)₃,

Embodiment P15. The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P2, having theformula:

whereinR^(2.2), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX²₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl.

Embodiment P16. The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P2, having theformula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX²₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl.

Embodiment P17. The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P2, having theformula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.2) and R^(2.4) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX²₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl.

Embodiment P18. The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P2, having theformula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.2), and R^(2.3) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX²₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl.

Embodiment P19. The compound of one of embodiments P16 to P18, whereinR^(2.1) is —C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH, —C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂NH₂,or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

Embodiment P20. The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P19, wherein R³is

and R¹⁶, R¹⁷, and R¹⁸ are independently hydrogen, oxo, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂,—NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH,—NHOH, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —N₃, substituted or unsubstitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₆-C₁₂ aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 12membered heteroaryl.

Embodiment P21. The compound of embodiment P20, wherein R³ is

Embodiment P22. The compound of embodiment P21, wherein R¹⁶ is hydrogen,R¹⁷ is hydrogen, and R¹⁸ is hydrogen.

Embodiment P23. The compound of embodiment P21, wherein R¹⁶ is hydrogen,R¹⁷ is hydrogen, and R¹⁸ is unsubstituted methyl.

Embodiment P24. The compound of embodiment P21, wherein R¹⁶ is hydrogen,R¹⁷ is hydrogen, and R¹⁸ is —CN.

Embodiment P25. The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P24, whereinthe transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is a BRD4 binding moiety.

Embodiment P26. The compound of embodiment P25, wherein the BRD4 bindingmoiety has the formula:

Embodiment P27. The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P24, whereinthe transcriptional coactivator binding moiety is a p300 binding moiety.

Embodiment P28. The compound of embodiment P27, wherein the p300 bindingmoiety has the formula:

Embodiment P29. The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P28, wherein L¹is

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 8.

Embodiment P30. The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 8.

Embodiment P31. A compound having the formula:

whereinR² is independently halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X²,—OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 memberedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl; two adjacentR² substituents may optionally be joined to form a substituted orunsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl;R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) are independently hydrogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃,—OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F,substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;R^(2A) and R^(2B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom mayoptionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I;n2 is independently an integer from 0 to 4;m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2;z2a is an integer from 0 to 8; andR³ is a covalent cysteine modifier moiety.

Embodiment P32. The compound of embodiment P31, having the formula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independently hydrogen,halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN,—SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C),—C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C),—NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 memberedheteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substitutedor unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10membered heteroaryl.

Embodiment P33. The compound of embodiment P32, wherein R²¹ is hydrogen.

Embodiment P34. The compound of one of embodiments P32 to P33, whereinR^(2.4) is hydrogen.

Embodiment P35. The compound of one of embodiments P32 to P34, whereinR^(2.2) is —C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH, —C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂NH₂,or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

Embodiment P36. The compound of one of embodiments P32 to P35, whereinR^(2.3) is hydrogen, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —N(CH₃)₃,

Embodiment P37. The compound of embodiment P31, having the formula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independently hydrogen,halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN,—SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C),—C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C),—NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, substituted orunsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 memberedheteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substitutedor unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10membered heteroaryl.

Embodiment P38. The compound of embodiment P37, wherein R^(2.1) is—C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH, —C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂NH₂, or—CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

Embodiment P39. The compound of one of embodiments P31 to P38, whereinR³ is

and R¹⁶, R¹⁷, and R¹⁸ are independently hydrogen, oxo, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂,—NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH,—NHOH, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —N₃, substituted or unsubstitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₆-C₁₂ aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 12membered heteroaryl

Embodiment P40. The compound of embodiment P39, wherein R³ is

Embodiment P41. The compound of embodiment P40, wherein R¹⁶ is hydrogen,R¹⁷ is hydrogen, and R¹⁸ is hydrogen.

Embodiment P42. The compound of embodiment P40, wherein R¹⁶ is hydrogen,R¹⁷ is hydrogen, and R¹⁸ is unsubstituted methyl.

Embodiment P43. The compound of embodiment P40, wherein R¹⁶ is hydrogen,R¹⁷ is hydrogen, and R¹⁸ is —CN.

Embodiment P44. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound ofany one of embodiments P1 to P43 and a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient.

Embodiment P45. A method of increasing the level of a protein in a cell,wherein the level of the protein is regulated by p53, said methodcomprising contacting the cell with a compound of one of embodiments P1to P43.

Embodiment P46. The method of embodiment P45, wherein the compoundcovalently binds C220 of a mutant human p53 protein comprising a Y220Cmutation.

Embodiment P47. The method of one of embodiments P45 to P46, wherein theincreasing level of the protein is an increasing level of p21 protein.

Embodiment P48. A method of treating cancer, said method comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of acompound of one of embodiments P1 to P43.

Embodiment P49. The method of embodiment P48, wherein the cancer is ahematologic cancer.

Embodiment P50. The method of one of embodiments P48 to P49, wherein themethod further comprises co-administering a second agent to the subjectin need thereof.

Embodiment P51. The method of embodiment P50, wherein the second agentis an anti-cancer agent.

Embodiment P52. The method of embodiment P51, wherein the anti-canceragent is an inhibitor of K-Ras, RAF, MEK, Erk, PI3K, Akt, RTK, or mTOR.

Embodiment P53. The method of embodiment P51, wherein the anti-canceragent is an MDM2 inhibitor or a genotoxic anti-cancer agent.

Embodiment P54. The method of embodiment P53, wherein the MDM2 inhibitoris a nutlin.

Embodiment P55. The method of embodiment P53, wherein the MDM2 inhibitoris nutlin-1, nutlin-2, nutlin-3, nutlin-3a, nutlin-3b, YH239-EE, MI-219,MI-773, MI-77301, MI-888, MX69, RG7112, RG7388, RITA, idasanutlin,DS-3032b, or AMG232.

Embodiment P56. The method of embodiment P53, wherein the genotoxicanti-cancer agent is an alkylating agent, intercalating agent, or DNAreplication inhibitor.

VI. Additional Embodiments

Embodiment 1. A compound having the formula:

whereinL¹ is a bond or covalent linker;R¹ is a transcriptional coactivator binding moiety;R² is independently halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X²,—OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,—NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substitutedor unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; twoadjacent R² substituents may optionally be joined to form a substitutedor unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl;R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) are independently hydrogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃,—OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F,substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;R^(2A) and R^(2B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom mayoptionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I;n2 is independently an integer from 0 to 4;m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2;z2 is an integer from 0 to 7; andR³ is a covalent cysteine modifier moiety.

Embodiment 2. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein L¹ is-L¹⁰¹-L¹⁰²-L¹⁰³-L¹⁰⁴-L¹⁰⁵-; and

L¹⁰¹, L¹⁰², L¹⁰³, L¹⁰⁴, and L¹⁰⁵ are independently a bond, —NH—, —S—,—O—,—C(O)—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —NHC(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)NH—, —NHC(NH)NH—,—C(S)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, substituted orunsubstituted heteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene,substituted or unsubstituted arylene, substituted or unsubstitutedheteroarylene, or a bioconjugate linker.

Embodiment 3. The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 2, having theformula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX²₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D),—NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B) substitutedor unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl.

Embodiment 4. The compound of embodiment 3, wherein R²¹ is hydrogen.

Embodiment 5. The compound of one of embodiments 3 to 4, wherein R^(2.4)is hydrogen.

Embodiment 6. The compound of one of embodiments 3 to 5, wherein R^(2.3)is hydrogen, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —N(CH₃)₃,

Embodiment 7. The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 2, having theformula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.2), and R^(2.4) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX²₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B) substitutedor unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl.

Embodiment 8. The compound of embodiment 7, wherein R^(2.1) is hydrogen.

Embodiment 9. The compound of one of embodiments 7 to 8, wherein R^(2.4)is hydrogen.

Embodiment 10. The compound of one of embodiments 7 to 9, whereinR^(2.2) is —C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH, —C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂NH₂,or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

Embodiment 11. The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 2, having theformula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.2), and R^(2.3) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX²₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substitutedor unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl.

Embodiment 12. The compound of embodiment 11, wherein R^(2.1) ishydrogen.

Embodiment 13. The compound of one of embodiments 11 to 12, whereinR^(2.2) is hydrogen, —C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH, —C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃,—CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

Embodiment 14. The compound of one of embodiments 11 to 13, whereinR^(2.3) is hydrogen, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —N(CH₃)₃,

Embodiment 15. The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 2, having theformula:

whereinR^(2.2), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX²₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substitutedor unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl.

Embodiment 16. The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 2, having theformula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX²₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substitutedor unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl.

Embodiment 17. The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 2, having theformula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.2) and R^(2.4) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX²₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substitutedor unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl.

Embodiment 18. The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 2, having theformula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.2), and R^(2.3) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX²₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO₂R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substitutedor unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl.

Embodiment 19. The compound of one of embodiments 16 to 18, whereinR^(2.1) is —C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH, —C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂NH₂,or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

Embodiment 20. The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 19, wherein R³ is

and R¹⁶, R¹⁷, and R¹⁸ are independently hydrogen, oxo, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂,—NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH,—NHOH, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —N₃, substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstitutedheteroaryl.

Embodiment 21. The compound of embodiment 20, wherein R³ is

Embodiment 22. The compound of embodiment 21, wherein R¹⁶ is hydrogen,R¹⁷ is hydrogen, and R¹⁸ is hydrogen.

Embodiment 23. The compound of embodiment 21, wherein R¹⁶ is hydrogen,R¹⁷ is hydrogen, and R¹⁸ is unsubstituted methyl.

Embodiment 24. The compound of embodiment 21, wherein R¹⁶ is hydrogen,R¹⁷ is hydrogen, and R¹⁸ is —CN.

Embodiment 25. The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 24, wherein thetranscriptional coactivator binding moiety is a BRD4 binding moiety.

Embodiment 26. The compound of embodiment 25, wherein the BRD4 bindingmoiety has the formula:

Embodiment 27. The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 24, wherein thetranscriptional coactivator binding moiety is a p300 binding moiety.

Embodiment 28. The compound of embodiment 27, wherein the p300 bindingmoiety has the formula:

Embodiment 29. The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 24, wherein thetranscriptional coactivator binding moiety is a glucocorticoid receptorbinding moiety.

Embodiment 30. The compound of embodiment 27, wherein the glucocorticoidreceptor binding moiety has the formula:

Embodiment 31. The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 28, wherein L¹ is

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 10.

Embodiment 32. The compound of embodiment 1, having the formula

wherein p is an integer from 1 to 8.

Embodiment 33. A compound having the formula:

whereinR² is independently halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X²,—OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,—NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substitutedor unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; twoadjacent R² substituents may optionally be joined to form a substitutedor unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl;R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) are independently hydrogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃,—OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F,substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;R^(2A) and R^(2B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom mayoptionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I;n2 is independently an integer from 0 to 4;m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2;z2a is an integer from 0 to 8; andR³ is a covalent cysteine modifier moiety.

Embodiment 34. The compound of embodiment 33, having the formula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independently hydrogen,halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN,—SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C),—C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C),—NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂,—NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted orunsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

Embodiment 35. The compound of embodiment 34, wherein R²¹ is hydrogen.

Embodiment 36. The compound of one of embodiments 34 to 35, whereinR^(2.4) is hydrogen.

Embodiment 37. The compound of one of embodiments 34 to 36, whereinR^(2.2) is —C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH, —C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂NH₂,or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

Embodiment 38. The compound of one of embodiments 34 to 37, whereinR^(2.3) is hydrogen, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —N(CH₃)₃,

Embodiment 39. The compound of embodiment 33, having the formula:

whereinR^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independently hydrogen,halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN,—SO_(n2)R^(2D), —SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C),—C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C),—NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂,—NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B) substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted orunsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

Embodiment 40. The compound of embodiment 39, wherein R^(2.1) is —C(O)H,—CH₂C(O)H, —CH₂C(O)OH, —C(O)OH, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

Embodiment 41. The compound of one of embodiments 33 to 40, wherein R³is

and R¹⁶, R¹⁷, and R¹⁸ are independently hydrogen, oxo, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂,—NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH,—NHOH, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —N₃, substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstitutedheteroaryl

Embodiment 42. The compound of embodiment 41, wherein R³ is

Embodiment 43. The compound of embodiment 42, wherein R¹⁶ is hydrogen,R¹⁷ is hydrogen, and R¹⁸ is hydrogen.

Embodiment 44. The compound of embodiment 42, wherein R¹⁶ is hydrogen,R¹⁷ is hydrogen, and R¹⁸ is unsubstituted methyl.

Embodiment 45. The compound of embodiment 42, wherein R¹⁶ is hydrogen,R¹⁷ is hydrogen, and R¹⁸ is —CN.

Embodiment 46. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound ofany one of embodiments 1 to 45 and a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient.

Embodiment 47. A method of increasing the level of a protein in a cell,wherein the level of the protein is regulated by p53, said methodcomprising contacting the cell with a compound of one of embodiments 1to 45.

Embodiment 48. The method of embodiment 47, wherein the compoundcovalently binds C220 of a mutant human p53 protein comprising a Y220Cmutation.

Embodiment 49. The method of one of embodiments 47 to 48, wherein theincreasing level of the protein is an increasing level of p21 protein.

Embodiment 50. A method of treating cancer, said method comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of acompound of one of embodiments 1 to 45.

Embodiment 51. The method of embodiment 50, wherein the cancer is ahematologic cancer.

Embodiment 52. The method of one of embodiments 50 to 51, wherein themethod further comprises co-administering a second agent to the subjectin need thereof.

Embodiment 53. The method of embodiment 52, wherein the second agent isan anti-cancer agent.

Embodiment 54. The method of embodiment 53, wherein the anti-canceragent is an inhibitor of K-Ras, RAF, MEK, Erk, PI3K, Akt, RTK, or mTOR.

Embodiment 55. The method of embodiment 53, wherein the anti-canceragent is an MDM2 inhibitor or a genotoxic anti-cancer agent.

Embodiment 56. The method of embodiment 55, wherein the MDM2 inhibitoris a nutlin.

Embodiment 57. The method of embodiment 55, wherein the MDM2 inhibitoris nutlin-1, nutlin-2, nutlin-3, nutlin-3a, nutlin-3b, YH239-EE, MI-219,MI-773, MI-77301, MI-888, MX69, RG7112, RG7388, RITA, idasanutlin,DS-3032b, or AMG232.

Embodiment 58. The method of embodiment 55, wherein the genotoxicanti-cancer agent is an alkylating agent, intercalating agent, or DNAreplication inhibitor.

Embodiment 59. A method of treating a p53 mutant cancer in a subject inneed thereof, said method comprising administering to the subject aneffective amount of a compound of one of embodiments 1 to 45.

Embodiment 60. The method of embodiment 59, wherein the p53 mutantcancer is a p53^(+/mut) cancer or a p53^(mut/−) cancer.

Embodiment 61. The method of embodiment 59, wherein the p53 mutantcancer is a p53^(+/mut) cancer.

Embodiment 62. The method of one of embodiments 59 to 61, wherein thep53 mutant cancer is a hematologic cancer.

Embodiment 63. The method of one of embodiments 59 to 62, wherein themethod further comprises co-administering a second agent to the subjectin need thereof.

Embodiment 64. The method of embodiment 63, wherein the second agent isan anti-cancer agent.

Embodiment 65. The method of embodiment 64, wherein the anti-canceragent is an inhibitor of K-Ras, RAF, MEK, Erk, PI3K, Akt, RTK, or mTOR.

Embodiment 66. The method of embodiment 64, wherein the anti-canceragent is an MDM2 inhibitor or a genotoxic anti-cancer agent.

Embodiment 67. The method of embodiment 66, wherein the MDM2 inhibitoris a nutlin.

Embodiment 68. The method of embodiment 66, wherein the MDM2 inhibitoris nutlin-1, nutlin-2, nutlin-3, nutlin-3a, nutlin-3b, YH239-EE, MI-219,MI-773, MI-77301, MI-888, MX69, RG7112, RG7388, RITA, idasanutlin,DS-3032b, or AMG232.

Embodiment 69. The method of embodiment 66, wherein the genotoxicanti-cancer agent is an alkylating agent, intercalating agent, or DNAreplication inhibitor.

Embodiment 70. A method of treating a p53^(+/mut) cancer, said methodcomprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effectiveamount of a p53 mutant agonist to said subject.

Embodiment 71. The method of embodiment 70, wherein the p53 mutantagonist is a small molecule.

Embodiment 72. The method of embodiment 70, wherein the p53 mutantagonist is a PhiKan compound.

Embodiment 73. The method of embodiment 70, wherein the p53 mutantagonist is a compound of one of embodiments 1 to 45.

EXAMPLES Example 1: Re-Awakening the Dormant Tumor Suppressor p53(Y220C)

The most commonly mutated gene in cancer is the transcription factor andtumor suppressor p53 (TP53) (1). p53 is most frequently found with asomatic missense mutation in one allele and a chromosome 17p deletion ofthe WT-allele (2). Genetic mouse models have suggested that restorationof p53 WT in p53 mutant cancers drives tumor regression and a cure (3,4). A pharmacological approach to treat patients with one particularrecurrent hotspot mutation in p53, the destabilization mutation Y220C,is described herein. The central hypothesis being tested in thisapplication is whether mutant p53 (p53*) directed chemical probes thatrescue (re-awaken) WT function by restabilization or enhancement oftranscriptional activity represent a viable therapeutic modality totreat patients with the recurrent p53 (Y220C) mutation as single agentsor in combination with other agents.

We designed and developed covalent small molecules which enhancestability of the p53 Y220C mutant. Our current lead molecule, KG1,increases the stabilization of the p53 Y220C mutant. We have solved aco-crystal of KG1 bound to p53 (Y220C) and have used this highresolution structural insight to design further improved covalentligands which show enhanced stabilization. We test the hypothesis thatfunctional groups R1 and R2 branching from the carbazole scaffold of KG1increase the p53 (Y220C) T_(m) above our current level of 35° C.

We stabilized p53 (Y220C) and enhanced transactivation of p53 targetgenes through bivalent small molecule. Our objective is to create abivalent molecule that reactivates p53 (Y220C) through the directrecruitment of the basal transcriptional machinery. We test thehypothesis that a KG1-JQ1 bivalent molecule will simultaneouslystabilize p53 (Y220C) and directly recruit BRD4 to enhance p53transcriptional activity.

We test p53 (Y220C) monovalent and bivalent activators as single agentsand in combination with other targeted agents in p53 (Y220C) mutantcancer cells and patient derived xenografts. The small moleculestargeting mutant p53 may on their own induce an anti-proliferative orapoptotic program and thus have the potential to work as single agents.It is also known that other targeted agents such as RAS→Raf→Mek pathwayinhibitors are less effective in the context of mutant p53. We test themonovalent and bivalent molecules in combination with K-Ras (G12C), RAF,MEK, Erk, PI3K, and mTOR inhibitors. Importantly, since p53 (Y220C)targeting compounds are tumor cell specific, we expect the combinationstested to be well tolerated.

p53 functions as a regulator of both cell proliferation and cell death.When cells encounter DNA damage or replicative stress, p53 is stabilizedand binds to p53 response elements in gene promoters to transactivategene expression through the recruitment of the p300/CBP transcriptionalco-activator (5). The primary transcriptional targets of p53 are p21(CDKN1A), which functions as a potent cell cycle inhibitor, and Bcl-2family proteins (PUMA, BAX andNOXA), which facilitate caspase activationwithin the apoptotic pathway. p53 function can vary with cell type,where activation in sarcomas leads to cell cycle arrest (3), whereasactivation in lymphomas leads to apoptosis (4). The levels and activityof p53 are regulated through several post-transcriptional modificationsincluding phosphorylation, ubiquitination, and acetylation (6).

The most frequent p53 missense mutations in cancer are found within theDNA-binding domain (DBD) of p53, where the mutations can be divided intotwo classes (FIGS. 1A-1B). The first class of mutations are DNA-contactmutations, where the mutagenic protein is no longer able to bind DNAdirectly through loss of interactions with the DNA phosphate backbone ornucleotides. The most common mutations in this class are R²⁴⁸Q/W andR273C/H. The second class of mutations are structural, which indirectlyinhibit DNA binding through the loss of stability in the protein fold.The most common mutants in this class are R175H, Y220C, G245S, and R282W(FIGS. 1A-1B). All of the hotspot p53 mutations result in lower p53target gene expression through the loss of DNA binding affinity (7). Wefocus on the hotspot Y220C mutation for two reasons: 1) the somaticmutation of Tyrosine 220 to Cysteine provides a tumor cell specificcovalent handle to “guide” our molecules to p53 (Y220C) which is onlyexpressed in cancer cells; and 2) the Y220C mutation is a destabilizingmutation rather than a DNA-contact residue, so its “correction” by asmall molecule does not require making precise (drug mediated) contactat the DNA binding interface of p53.

There are several small molecules that have been shown to directlyinteract with p53 mutants with favorable response in cancer cells,however none have received FDA approval (8-10). The only series ofmolecules that have been successful in a structure-activity relationshipcampaign have targeted the structural Y220C mutant. Using acomputational screen, the Y220C specific binding carbazole moleculePhiKan083 was identified (10). Crystal structures of the p53 hotspotmutations revealed a “druggable” crevice in the p53 Y220C mutant (11)(FIG. 2A). Numerous compounds with 10-300 μM affinity for the Y220Cmutant have been synthesized including modifications of the carbazole,sulfonylpyrimidines, and aminobenzothiazole based scaffolds (12-14).Although these molecules demonstrate the potential of targeting p53(Y220C), none of the compounds reach sub-μM biochemical potency and areunlikely in their current form to satisfy requirements of drugcandidates.

We first set out to test whether restabilization of p53 (Y220C) canincrease transcriptional activation of the canonical p53 transcriptionalprogram. Using a small molecule to rescue a misfolded protein has beensuccessful in the clinic as demonstrated in the treatment of the cysticfibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) mutation F508del.The molecule VX-809 both stabilizes the fold of CFTR F508del andreactivates its native function of shuttling chloride across epithelialcell membrane (15). We tested whether, similar to VX-809 in cysticfibrosis, a stand-alone small molecule would successfully rescue the p53(Y220C) fold and its WT activity in cancer. We applied thisrestabilization strategy to develop a p53 Y220C chemical chaperone torestore p53 target gene expression, as well as enhance target geneactivity through the design of a bivalent molecule.

To generate a p53 (Y220C) molecule with improved affinity andselectivity, we analyzed the known reversible binding molecules andincorporated a covalent warhead (acrylamide) to react with the somaticCys-220 residue. This effort was successful, and has led to theidentification of a preliminary covalent molecule (KG1, Table 1) thatreacts with p53 (Y220C) and increases the melting temperature (T_(m)) by1.5° C. This represents a significant advancement in biochemical potencycompared to the Y220C molecules developed over the last decade. KG1 is aderivative of PhiKan083 that substitutes the ethyl on the carbazoleamine with an acrylamide and the C3 methylamine with an aldehyde.

TABLE 1 Covalent molecules

KG1

KG2

KG37

KG78

We have solved the X-ray crystal structure of this molecule bound to theY220C mutant (FIG. 2B). The crystal structure of p53 (Y220C)-KGT revealsa different binding mode for KG1 in comparison to PhiKan083 and previouscarbazole based reversible binding molecules. This alternative bindingmode enables the incorporation of additional chemical groups to KG1 thathave been shown to provide favorable interactions in the reversiblebinding compounds. Moreover, we have designed and synthesized an indolederivative (KG2, Table 1) which also labels p53 (Y220C). Our preliminarydata has thus revealed the first covalent binders (FIG. 3A) andstabilizers of p53 (Y220C) (FIG. 3B) as well as a valuable co-crystalstructure (FIG. 3C) to aid in future chemical optimization as evidencedby KG2.

To explore whether our current best stabilizer (KG2) is able to actspecifically in p53 (Y220C) expressing cells we utilized a panel of celllines (MCF10A are non-transformed WT p53 breast cells, BxPC-3 is a p53(Y220C) mutant pancreatic cell line, and Calu-1 lung cells are null forp53. To assess p53 levels in cells under different treatment conditions,we used Western blotting for p53. To determine whether p53 is activatingtranscription and translation of downstream effectors, we monitored p21expression levels. To activate WT p53 we used the MDM2 inhibitor(E3-ligase) Nutlin. As shown in FIG. 3D, KG2 shows activation of p21expression in Y220C cells to the same level as nutlin in WT p53 cells.As expected the KG2 molecule does not show induction of p21 in a p53null setting. This is exciting preliminary evidence of successfulre-animation of p53 (Y220C) with our lead compound KG2. The fact that itis active at μM concentrations bodes well for the chemical tractabilityof the target and the mechanism of action.

Recent evidence suggests p53 (Y220C) occupies many p53 target genepromoters but does not activate transcription at these sites (16). Wesought to specifically enhance transcriptional activity of p53 (Y220C)in order to restore WT-like p53 tumor suppressor function. To achievethis alternative activation mode of perturbing p53* function (incontrast to simply stabilizing the protein), we exploited newdiscoveries within bivalent molecule development. Bivalent molecules arethe product of linking two pharmacologically active drugs to invent newfunction, and they are showing promising antitumor activity for targetswith resistance towards traditional small molecule inhibition (16-18).Novel functions of bivalent molecules include inhibition of enzymesthrough immunophilin recruitment (18,19), protein degradation throughproteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC) E-3 ligase recruitment (16), andsynthetic transcription factor transactivation of genes throughbromodomain recruitment (the precedent for our chemical strategy) (20).

For p53*, the strategy was to build a molecule that will enhancetranscriptional activity through the direct recruitment of bromodomaincontaining transcriptional activators to p53 target gene promoters. Inorder to achieve this goal, we designed a covalent warhead on a bivalentmolecule that selectively reacts with the p53 Y220C mutagenic cysteineand links this molecule to the bromodomain binding molecule JQ1 (FIG.4A).

The covalent warhead on KG1 and KG2 provide enhanced residence time,robust target engagement, and the ability to measure the fraction of p53(Y220C) engaged by the ligand. The crystal structure of Y220C-KG1 (FIG.2B) reveals an opportunity to create a bivalent molecule given theorientation permits the addition of a polyethylene glycol (PEG) linkerwithout steric clash (FIG. 2B and FIG. 4A). We hypothesized that linkingKG1 to the bromodomain binding molecule JQ1 (JQ1PEG6KG1) will providesignificant enhancement in p53 target gene expression (FIG. 4B) in p53Y220C cells.

We have successfully synthesized several PEG linked versions of JQ1-KG1bivalent molecules. We synthesized two PEG linker lengths (PEG-4“JQ1PEG4KG1” and PEG-6 “JQ1PEG6KG1”), with JQ1PEG6KG1 shown in FIG. 4A.We tested the two bivalent molecules in the p53 (Y220C) BxPC-3 cells asshown in FIG. 3D middle lanes. We also treated BxPC-3 cells with freeKG1 and JQ1 compounds as additional controls. We have performed westernblots on p53, p21 and actin as a control (FIG. 4C). In the initialcellular experiments we see modest activation of p21 by the two lowerdoses of JQ1, and little or no effects of KG1 (first generation Y220Cmolecule) alone. However, consistent with our hypothesis, the bivalentlinked versions of JQ1 and KG1 do indeed strongly induce p21 suggestinga p53 specific activation. At the higher concentrations at this timepoint there was extensive cell death (lower actin staining), which infact we expect if we are turning on a robust p53 tumor suppressiveresponse. We also saw evidence of target p53 (Y220C) engagement due tothe higher MW shifting of the p53 band (arrow on right of FIG. 4C).

We optimized KG1 to enhance stability of the p53 (Y220C) mutant. The KG1molecule increases the stabilization of the p53 (Y220C) mutant, howevera molecule that restores WT level stability could function as astand-alone therapeutic in the absence of JQ1. We tested the hypothesisthat functional groups R1 and R2 branching from the carbazole scaffold(FIG. 3C) will increase the p53 (Y220C) T_(m) above 35° C. achieved bythe carbazole-3-aldehyde alone.

We synthesized a series of compounds, covalently labelled recombinantp53 (Y220C) with the compound, and performed differential scanningfluorimetry (DSF) assay to determine T_(m) relative to Y220C alone. Wetested our lead compounds with the largest increase in T_(m) inhomozygous p53 (Y220C) cell lines BxPC-3 and HCC1419 to determined howthe covalent molecules alter p53 target gene expression. p53 WT MCF10Aand p53 null Calu-1 cells were used as controls. The cell panel wastreated with concentrations of compound ranging 100 nM-10 μM for 4 hr,24 hr, and 48 hr. DMSO was used as a negative control, KG2 as a positivecontrol, and Nutlin-3a as a positive control for p53 WT (FIG. 3D). Wedetermined the differences in p53 target gene activation by performingqPCR on CDKN1A, MDM2, PUMA, BAX, NOXA, and used GAPDH as a negativecontrol. We also performed a western blot on p53, p21, MDM2, and actinas a control to monitor the expected increase in protein levels of p21and MDM2 protein. The antibody Pab240 has been shown to bindspecifically to folded WT conformation of p53 (21). Weimmunoprecipitated p53 Y220C from the compound treated cell panel withPab240 or IgG control, and western blot for p53 to determine therelative rescue of the native fold compared to DMSO treated cells.

Previous studies investigating reversible Y220C compounds found ahydrophobic pocket and a proline rich groove that constitute favorablebinding interactions (12) positioned around the mutagenic cysteine 220(FIG. 2A and FIG. 3C). Trifluoromethyl, ethyl, and pyrrole functionalgroups have all shown to promote favorable interactions in thehydrophobic pocket in the reversible Y220C compounds, and weincorporated these groups at the R1 position (FIG. 3C). These functionalgroups are commercially available starting materials with a tertiaryamine at the C2 position. For a two-step synthesis, we first performed areductive amination reaction with a 4-oxocyclohexanecarboxylic toproduce a joint ring system. We then attached our warhead to the C2secondary amine through nucleophilic addition of an acryloyl chloride.To determine which functional group improves stability at the prolinerich groove, we derive a clickable handle, a fluorobenzene, or adiethylamine at the R2 position (FIG. 3C). The clickable handle allowsanalysis of labeling efficiency of KG1 in live cells or by PAGEfluorescent scan through the addition of TAMARA-azide following a coppercatalyzed click reaction. The fluorobenzene and diethyl amine werechosen because they have shown favorable interactions at the prolinegroove on aminobenzothiazole reversible compounds (12). To generate atwo-step synthesis of the R2 series of molecules, we first perform aHATU amide coupling reaction using a carbazole-3-carboxylic acidscaffold and with the various R2 functional groups commerciallyavailable as tertiary amines. The covalent warhead is again incorporatedonto the secondary amine on the carbazole through a nucleophilicaddition using acryloyl chloride.

Using the alkyne clickable handle on KG1, we analyze total proteinlabeled by KG1-alkyne by performing a copper-catalyzed click reactionwith TAMARA-azide following treatment of cells. We then view the totallabeled protein by SDS-PAGE and a fluorescence scan. The structure ofp53 (Y220C)-KG1 presents the opportunity to incorporate reversiblecovalent warheads such as cyanoacrylamides (22). If we observesignificant off-target labeling by KG1-TAMARA, we incorporate thereversible covalent warhead 2-cyanoacrylamide in the position ofacrylamide on our derivatizations.

We stabilize p53 (Y220C) and enhance transactivation of p53 target genesthrough bivalent small molecule. Our objective is to create a bivalentmolecule that will reactivate p53 (Y220C) through the direct recruitmentof the basal transcriptional machinery. We test the hypothesis that aKG1-JQ1 bivalent molecule partially stabilizes p53 (Y220C) and directlyrecruits BRD4 to enhance its transcriptional activity. JQ1 wasoriginally designed to inhibit c-Myc directed transactivation in cancers(23). However, a recent study has found that when the molecule istethered to a synthetic transcription factor, it promotes transcription(20). BRD4 functions as a chromatin reader that recognizes acetylatedlysines as a component of the transcriptional activator complexes PTEFBand TFIID (24). BRD4 has been shown to be co-localized with p53 on genepromoters and promote CDKN1A expression in a native context (25).

The KG1 molecule has been tethered to JQ1 through a PEG4 as well as PEG6linker using a carboxylic acid substituted in the position of thealdehyde (FIG. 4A). We use the HATU amide coupling reaction previouslydescribed in the synthesis of bivalent JQ1 molecules (26). The amidelinked PEG will allow for the hydrogen bond and between Thr150 and thecarbonyl of the molecule to be maintained (FIG. 2A). A PEG6 linker wasused to tether the synthetic factor to JQ1, however we also derivatizelinker lengths PEG(2-8) to identify the maximum transcriptionalactivity. We test whether recombinant p53 DBD and BRD4 bromodomain 1will co-elute on size exclusion chromatography in the presence ofKG1-JQ1 compounds (e.g., JQ1PEG6KG1). We test our KG1-JQ1 compounds inthe cell panel using the concentration and duration described herein. Weperform qPCR and western blot on the target genes and proteins describedherein. We also treat the cell panel with free KG1 and JQ1 compounds asadditional controls. To determine target engagement of the bivalentmolecules, we immunoprecipitate p53 (Y220C) or IgG control, and westernblot for BRD4. In addition, the covalent adduct between p53 (Y220C) andKG1-JQ1 will alter the migration of p53 (Y220C) on an SDS-PAGE gel andcan be observed by western blot.

It is possible that the low nM affinity of JQ1 results in an affinitysink in which BRD4 is saturated with KG1-JQ1 and the molecule fails toengage p53 (Y220C). To overcome this challenge, we pre-treat the cellswith JQ1, washout the drug, and then treat with KG1-JQ1. This allows forKG1 to covalently attach to p53 (Y220C), and the free JQ1 to actinitially as a blocking agent before freely diffusing from BRD4. It isalso possible that KG1-JQ1 is not sufficient to stabilize Y220C to astate that is able to bind to promoters. p53 (G245S) represents theleast damaging hotspot mutation in terms of reduction in stability andDNA binding (7). To test our hypothesis that a bivalent molecule willenhance p53* activity, we synthesize a JQ1-chloroalkane molecule usingHATU coupling and express p53 (G245S) fused to a HaloTag protein. Thisallows for linkage to occur between JQ1 and p53 (G245S)-HaloTag in thecell without the identification of a suitable p53 G245S small moleculeligand.

We test p53 (Y220C) monovalent and bivalent activators as single agentsand in combination with other targeted agents in p53 (Y220C) mutantcancer cells and patient derived xenografts. We review both public andprivate databases for cell lines with the p53 (Y220C) mutation andannotate these for other oncogenic lesions or tumor suppressor losses.Based on those other mutations we select the agents that target theother (non-p53*) lesions (e.g., if K-Ras (G12C) we use our ARS-1620inhibitor of this oncogene, if B-Raf (V600E) we select Vemurafenib,etc.). Our goal is to annotate the anti-proliferative vs. apoptoticeffects of the single agents and the combinations. We particularly focuson pro-apoptotic combinations. We anticipate that the use of a tumorsuppressor re-awakening small molecule and an inhibitor of an oncogenicdriver will be particularly effective. We prioritize mutant specificagents such as KG1 for p53(Y220C) and ARS-1620 for K-Ras (G12C) as thesewill be most likely to be well tolerated in animal studies and theclinic.

Scientific innovation/rationale. The last 20 years has seen an explosionin the number of approved protein kinase inhibitors which targetoncogenic drivers of cancer. While there has been an equal effort tounderstand the basic mechanisms of tumor suppressor function, there hasbeen much less effort and almost no examples of drug strategies whichdirectly impact the defective tumor suppressor functions in tumor cells.We take the unusual approach of developing small molecules to rescue thefunction of one such tumor suppressor, the Y220C hotspot mutation inp53, which would be a completely new therapeutic approach in cancer. Theoccurrence of hotspot mutations in tumor suppressors is unexpected,since loss of function mutations would be predicted to occur randomly.The emerging view is that these hotspot mutations occur recurrentlybecause the mutants exhibit a dominant negative function on the WT p53.In some cases p53 mutations are thought to exhibit a gain of functioneffect-though this mechanism is not thought to be operative in the Y220Cmutation studied here. After occurrence of the mutant tumor suppressorduring tumor evolution, loss of heterozygosity leads to loss of the WTallele resulting in one mutant allele and no WT allele. We have chosento attack the Y220C allele of p53 because it produces a somatic cysteinemutation that only occurs in the tumor cells and provides a chemicalhandle to develop electrophilic binders to p53 (Y220C).

Clinical significance. Cancer is a genetic disease caused broadly bymutations in two classes of genes called oncogenes and tumorsuppressors. Using the car as an analogy, an oncogene is the gas pedaland a tumor suppressor is the brake of the car. Most tumor cells have anactivating mutation in an oncogene to push harder on the gas pedal andan in-activating mutation in a tumor suppressor to “take the brakes off”cell growth. In the last 20 years we have seen an explosion in thenumbers of drugs to block the proteins which serve as the accelerators,but we have not figured out how to re-engage our cell's own brakes oncancer after mutations have inactivated them. Described herein is strongpreliminary data with evidence of re-activation of a recurrent geneticlesion in the most commonly mutated tumor suppressor (p53). The drugwould work in a selected group of patients (already identified by commoncancer screening panels) and the drug would not affect non-cancer cellsbecause they do not contain the mutant the drug specifically targets.This therapeutic modality would be the first of its kind and ispredicted to synergize well with current approved inhibitors ofoncogenes. In 2018 an estimated 1.7 million patients in the US will bediagnosed with cancer, of these roughly 1.5% will have the p53(Y220C)mutation, or >25,000 patients per year.

We have developed a series of covalent drugs KG1, KG2, and KG3 that bothlabel and reactivate the p53 somatic hotspot cancer mutant Y220C usingrecombinant protein and in patient derived cell-lines. This technologyinvolves synthesizing small molecules that react covalently with thesomatic p53 Y220C mutation and not WT p53 or other non-specificproteins. We have obtained a crystal structure of the covalent probe KG1bound to p53 Y220C, which will guide further structure based design ofnovel drugs. We have further developed a “super enhancing p53” bylinking the covalent drugs with a transcriptional activating moleculeJQ1 to further enhance transcription of p53 target genes in p53 Y220Ccells.

We have developed covalent molecules that gain selectivity and potencythrough the cysteine reactive covalent warhead. In addition, the linkageof JQ1 to a small molecule to engage a transcription factor and enhanceits transcriptional activity is unprecedented and serves as abreakthrough in design of drugs that modulate transcription factoractivity. Moreover, there are no drugs reported that directly reactivatetumor suppressors.

To the best of our knowledge, there are no p53 mutant targetedtherapies. This is the first series of molecules showing potentinduction of p53 target genes in p53 mutant cancer cells by directlytargeting the somatic p53 Y220C mutant protein. The compounds have beensynthesized and tested on recombinant protein and patient derived p53homozygous Y220C cells line BxPC-3.

Next steps include expanding the cell panel with more patient derivedp53 Y220C cell-lines (HCC1419, NCI-H2342, H748) and through theinvention of stable p53 Y220C expressing cell lines using p53 null cells(Calu-1, MCF10A p53 KO). Also, the covalent molecules will be tested intransgenic p53 Y220C mice or p53 Y220C xenografts.

Example 2: Experimental Procedures and Characterization Data

Recombinant protein expression. Human p53 WT, R273C, and Y220C (residues94-312, (C124S, M133L, C182S, C229S, N239Y, N268D, C275S, C277S) wereexpressed as 6×HIS fusion proteins in E. coli BL21(DE3). Lysates werefirst purified by Ni Sepharose High Performance (GE Healthcare) affinitychromatography. Proteins were then eluted from the resin and subject toHeparin (GE Healthcare) affinity chromatography. The elution fractionwas then subjected to TEV protease cleavage overnight in 50 mM HEPES,200 mM NaCl, and 1 mM DTT (pH 7.0). The protein was then passed overHeparin affinity resin again to remove free 6×HIS and TEV protease,concentrated, and stored in a buffer containing 50 mM HEPES, 200 mMNaCl, and 20% glycerol (pH 7.0).

Crystallization, data collection, structure determination, and modelrefinement. For crystallization, human p53 Y220C (residues 94-312,(C124S, M133L, C182S, C229S, N239Y, N268D, C275S, C277S, Y220C) wasprepared for crystallization by incubation with excess KG1 compoundovernight at 4 C. The p53 Y220C-KG1 adduct was then eluted from aSuperdex 75 column (GE Healthcare) in a buffer containing 10 mM Tris,100 mM NaCl, and 1 mM DTT (pH 8.0). The p53 Y220C-KG1 complex wascrystallized from an 10 mg/mL solution by hanging drop vapor diffusionmethod at 22° C. Pyramidal crystals formed after seven days in 100 mMHEPES, 2.2M MgSO₄ (pH 7.0). Crystals were cryo-protected in reservoirsolution supplemented with 25% ethylene glycol and cryo-cooled in liquidnitrogen.

Data were collected at the Advanced Light Source, Laurence BerkeleyNational Laboratory at beamline 8.2.1. Diffraction spots were integratedusing MOSFLM (Leslie, 2006), and data were merged and scaled using Scalain the CCP4 software package (Bailey, 1994). The model was built withCoot (Emsley, 2004), and the model was refined with Phenix (Adams,2010). Phenix indicated a perfect merohedral twin and the −h, −k, l twinlaw was applied to refinement.

X-ray crystallography data collection and refinement statistics. Valuesin parentheses are for highest resolution shell.

TABLE 2 p53 Y220C-KG1 Data collection Space group P3₁ Cell dimensions a,b, c (Å) 68.56, 68.56, 220.21 a, b, γ (°) 90, 90, 120 Resolution (Å)73.40-2.4 (2.53-2.40) R_(merge) 0.195 (0.662) R_(pim) 0.103 (0.335) I/σI5 (2) CC 1/2 0.959 (0.533) Total reflections 209141 (32542) UniqueReflections 45347 (6668) Completeness (%) 100.0 (100.0) Redundancy 4.6(4.9) Refinement Resolution (Å) 59.37-2.40 No. reflections 45286 (4509)R_(work)/R_(free) 16.8/22.0 No. atoms 6697 Protein 6363 Water 76 Zn 4Refined B-factors (Å²) Overall 35.72 P53 Y220C 35.76 water 32.25 R.m.s.deviations Bond lengths (Å) 0.011 Bond angles (°) 1.07 Ramachandrananalysis Favored (%) 98 Disallowed (%) 0

Western blots and antibodies. Whole-cell extracts from MCF10A (Gift fromProf. Sourav Bandyopadhyay, UCSF), BxPC-3 (ATCC, CRL-1687), Calu-1(ATCC, HTB-54) were prepared by lysing cells with lysis buffercontaining 50 mM HEPES, 150 mM NaCl, 1 mM DTT, 10% glycerol, and 1%NP-40 (pH 7.0) in the presence of 1×cOmplete EDTA-free proteaseinhibitor cocktail (Roche). Whole-cell extracts were combined with2×SDS-loading buffer for western blot analysis.

Western blots were performed with 10 μg protein and were resolved bySDS-PAGE on 4-12% BT gels (Invitrogen) at 150 V for 1 hr in MES bufferand transferred to nitrocellulose membranes, which were then incubatedwith primary antibodies at 4° C. overnight, followed by incubation withLI-COR IRDye anti-mouse and anti-rabbit secondary antibodies at roomtemperature for 1 hr. Bands were imaged on a LI-COR Odyssey scanner.

Antibodies for western blot detection were as follows: p53 (DO-1, SCBT),actin (8H10D10, CST), Rb phosS807/811 (85165, CST), and p21 (SX118,SCBT).

LC-MS analysis of p53 Y220C covalent labeling. Recombinant p53 Y220C (1μM) in buffer containing 50 mM HEPES and 150 mM NaCl (pH 7.0) wastreated with covalent compounds. The extent of covalent labeling wasassessed by LC-MS (Waters Xevo G2-XS QTof, ACQUITY UPLC Protein BEH C4Column, 300 Å, 1.7 μm, 2.1 mm×50 mm). Deconvolution of multiply chargedions was performed using Waters MassLynx software (version 4.1).

TABLE 3 Covalent adducts for p53 Y220C calculated from LC-MS. CompoundMass (Da) none - 24838 KG1 25088 difference 250 (predicted 249) KG225090 difference 252 (predicted 252) KG37 25037 difference 199(predicted 199) KG78 25053 difference 215 (predicted 213) KG1-PEG4-JQ125704 difference 866 (predicted 866) KG1-PEG6-JQ1 25793 difference 955(predicted 955)

Chemical Synthesis. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra wererecorded on a Varian spectrometer at 400 MHz. Chemical shifts werereported as parts per million (ppm) from solvent references. Liquidchromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) was performed on a Waters XevoG2-XS QTof (0.6 mL/min) using an ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 column (Waters)and a water/acetonitrile gradient (0.05% formic acid) using Optima LC-MSgrade solvents (Fisher Scientific). All other solvents were of ACS grade(Fisher Scientific, Millipore Sigma) and used without furtherpurification. (+)-JQ1 was obtained Advanced ChemBlocks andt-Boc-N-amido-PEG4/6-amine was obtained from BroadPharm. Commerciallyavailable reagents were used without further purification. Analyticalthin-layer chromatography was performed with silica gel 60 F254 glassplates (Millipore Sigma). Silica gel chromatography was performed withRediSep Rf normal-phase silica flash columns using a CombiFlashRf+(Teledyne ISCO).

KG1. A reaction vessel was charged with 9H-carbazole-3-carbaldehyde (200mg, 1.0245 mmol). DCM (2 mL), triethylamine (428.38 uL, 3.0735 mmol),and acryloyl chloride (107.63 uL, 1.3318 mmol) were added and thereaction was stirred at room temperature 1 hr. The mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo. The crude was purified by flash chromatographyover silica gel eluting with a gradient from 0% methanol-dichloromethaneto 20% methanol-dichloromethane to afford KG1 (200 mg, 0.8024 mmol, 78%yield) as a yellow semisolid. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 10.13 (s, 1H),8.56-8.52 (m, 1H), 8.32-8.28 (m, 1H), 8.1-7.98 (m, 3H) 7.56-7.38 (m,3H), 6.78-6.7 (m, 1H), 6.8-6.73 (m, 1H), 6.18-6.13 (m, 1H). LC-MS 250 Da(MW 249 g/mol).

KG2. A reaction vessel was charged with 3-Indolecarboxylic acid (200 mg,1.241 mmol). DMF (2 mL), triethylamine (505.88 uL, 3.7095 mmol), HATU(378.19 mg, 1.6075 mmol), and 3-aminopropyne (95.378 uL, 1.4892 mmol)were added and the reaction was stirred at room temperature overnight.The mixture was partitioned with water, and extracted with ethyl acetateand concentrated in vacuo. The crude was purified by flashchromatography over silica gel eluting with a gradient from 0% ethylacetate-hexanes to 100% ethyl acetate-hexanes to affordN-prop-2-ynyl-1H-indole-3-carboxamide (100 mg, 0.5045 mmol, 40% yield)as a white semisolid. A reaction vessel was charged withN-prop-2-ynyl-1H-indole-3-carboxamide (50 mg, 0.2522 mmol). DCM (2 mL),triethylamine (105.47 uL, 0.7567 mmol), and acryloyl chloride (18.293uL, 0.3027 mmol) were added and the reaction was stirred at roomtemperature for 1 hr. The mixture was partitioned with water, andextracted DCM and concentrated in vacuo. The crude was purified by flashchromatography over silica gel eluting with a gradient from 0% ethylacetate-hexanes to 100% ethyl acetate-hexanes to afford KG2 (15 mg,0.0595 mmol, 23% yield) as a white semisolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ8.54-8.47 (m, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.9 (m, 1H), 7.47-7.37 (m, 2H)7.0-6.93 (m, 1H), 6.76-6.63 (m, 1H), 6.19-6.08 (m, 2H), 4.32-4.25 (m,2H), 4.14-4.06 (m, 1H). LC-MS 252 Da (MW 252 g/mol).

KG37. A reaction vessel was charged with 1H-indole-3-carbaldehyde (100mg, 0.6889 mmol). DCM (2 mL), triethylamine (288.05 uL, 2.0667 mmol),and acryloyl chloride (72.373 uL, 0.8956 mmol) were added and thereaction was stirred at room temperature 1 hr. The mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo. The crude was purified by flash chromatographyover silica gel eluting with a gradient from 0% methanol-dichloromethaneto 20% methanol-dichloromethane to afford KG37 (100 mg, 0.8024 mmol, 78%yield) as a white semisolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 10.13 (s, 1H),8.46-8.42 (m, 1H), 8.3-8.26 (m, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H) 7.49-7.39 (m, 2H),7.04-6.96 (m, 1H), 6.8-6.73 (m, 1H), 6.2-6.15 (m, 1H). LC-MS 199 Da (MW199 g/mol).

KG78. A reaction vessel was charged with 1H-indole-3-carbaldehyde (100mg, 0.6889 mmol). DCM (2 mL), triethylamine (288.05 uL, 2.0667 mmol),and methacrylic anhydride (123.27, 0.8956 mmol) were added and thereaction was stirred at room temperature 1 hr. The mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo. The crude was purified by flash chromatographyover silica gel eluting with a gradient from 0% methanol-dichloromethaneto 20% methanol-dichloromethane to afford KG78 (55 mg, 0.8024 mmol, 37%yield) as a white semisolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 10.14 (s, 1H),8.46-8.4 (m, 1H), 8.3-8.27 (m, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H) 7.5-7.39 (m, 2H),7.04-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.8-6.72 (m, 1H), 6.2-6.15 (m, 1H), 1.54-1.46 (m,2H). LC-MS 215 Da (MW 213 g/mol).

KG1-PEG4-JQ1. A reaction vessel was charged with (+)-JQ1 (102 mg, 0.2232mmol). Formic acid (2 mL) was added and the reaction was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. JQ1 was mixed with water and extracted with DCM.The mixture was concentrated in vacuo to afford a yellow powder, “freeacid JQ1” (89.4 mg, 0.2230 mmol, 99% yield). A reaction vessel wascharged with free acid JQ1 (44 mg, 0.1098 mmol). DMF (2 mL),triethylamine (44.905 uL, 0.3293 mmol), HATU (38.734 mg, 0.1646 mmol),and NH₂—PEG4-Boc (55.408 mg, 0.1647 mmol) were added and the reactionwas stirred at room temperature overnight. The crude, JQ1-PEG4-Boc, wasmixed with water and extracted with DCM. The mixture was concentrated invacuo, and DCM (1 mL) and TFA (1 mL) were added to the reaction for 1 hrat room temperature to remove the Boc protecting group and form the freeamine. KG1 was prepared as described above except using 100 mg9H-carbazole-3-carboxylic acid to yield9-prop-2-enoylcarbazole-3-carboxylic acid or “free acid KG1” (40 mg,0.1508 mmol, 31% yield). A reaction vessel was charged with free acidKG1 (14.137 mg, 0.0533 mmol). DMF (2 mL), triethylamine (29.073 uL,0.7420 mmol), HATU (12.539 mg, 0.0533 mmol), and JQ1-PEG4-NH₂ (22 mg,0.0355 mmol) were added and the reaction was stirred at room temperatureovernight. The crude was purified by flash chromatography over silicagel eluting with a gradient from 0% methanol-dichloromethane to 20%methanol-dichloromethane to afford KG1-PEG4-JQ1 (7.7 mg, 0.0089 mmol,25% yield) as a clear semisolid. LC-MS 866 Da (MW 866 g/mol).

KG1-PEG6-JQ1. A reaction vessel was charged with (+)-JQ1 (102 mg, 0.2232mmol). Formic acid (2 mL) was added and the reaction was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. JQ1 was mixed with water and extracted with DCM.The mixture was concentrated in vacuo to afford a yellow powder, “freeacid JQ1” (89.4 mg, 0.2230 mmol, 99% yield). A reaction vessel wascharged with free acid JQ1 (44 mg, 0.1098 mmol). DMF (2 mL),triethylamine (44.905 uL, 0.3293 mmol), HATU (38.734 mg, 0.1646 mmol),and NH₂—PEG6-Boc (69.894 mg, 0.1646 mmol) were added and the reactionwas stirred at room temperature overnight. The crude, JQ1-PEG6-Boc, wasmixed with water and extracted with DCM. The mixture was concentrated invacuo, and DCM (1 mL) and TFA (1 mL) were added to the reaction for 1 hrat room temperature to remove the Boc protecting group and form the freeamine. KG1 was prepared as described above except using 100 mg9H-carbazole-3-carboxylic acid to yield9-prop-2-enoylcarbazole-3-carboxylic acid or “free acid KG1” (40 mg,0.1508 mmol, 31% yield). A reaction vessel was charged with free acidKG1 (19.127 mg, 0.0721 mmol). DMF (2 mL), riethylamine (39.334 uL,0.2884 mmol), HATU (16.965 mg, 0.0721 mmol), and JQ1-PEG6-NH₂ (34 mg,0.0481 mmol) were added and the reaction was stirred at room temperatureovernight. The crude was purified by flash chromatography over silicagel eluting with a gradient from 0% methanol-dichloromethane to 20%methanol-dichloromethane to afford KG1-PEG6-JQ1 (7.2 mg, 0.0089 mmol,15% yield) as a clear semisolid. LC-MS 955 Da (MW 955 g/mol).

Thermal Stability Assays. The thermal denaturation of p53 was monitoredusing fluorescence-based differential scanning fluorimetry assay.Purified p53 was incubated with excess covalent ligand overnight at 4°C. and purified by gel-filtration into 50 mM HEPES, 100 mM NaCl, and 15%glycerol (pH 7.0). 5 μM protein was prepared in assay buffer 50 mM HEPESand 100 mM NaCl (pH 7.0) with 2×SYPRO Orange (ThermoFisher). The platewas heated from 15° C. to 65° C. at a rate of 0.5° C./min. Thefluorescence intensity was monitored at Ex/Em: 492/610 nm.

TABLE 4 Thermal Shifts Calculated for p53 and compound adducts ProteinTm (° C.) p53 WT 41.5 p53 Y220C 33.0 p53 Y220C-KG1 34.5 (Δ 1.5) p53Y220C-KG37 34.5 (Δ 1.5) p53 Y220C-KG78 36 (Δ 3)

Gel Shift “click” Assay. Huh-7 (p53 Y220C) and HepG2 (p53 WT) cells weretreated with the indicated concentration of KG3-76 for 1 hr at 37° C.Cells were harvested, washed in PBS, and lysed with 20.75 μL lysisbuffer containing 50 mM HEPES pH 7, 150 mM NaCl, 0.1% NP-40,1×10cOmplete EDTA-free protease inhibitor cocktail. Lysates wereclarified by centrifuging at 20,000 g for 10 min. 20.75 μL of lysate wastreated with 4.25 μL of a master mix to give final concentrations of 1%SDS, 50 μM TAMRA-azide (in DMSO), 1 mM TCEP, 100 μM TBTA (in 1:4DMSO:t-butyl alcohol) and 1 mM CuSO₄. The resulting mixture wasincubated at room temperature for 1 hr before being quenched with 5 μL6×SDS loading buffer and analyzed by western blot as described above.The TAMRA dye was used to add mass to KG3-76-labelled p53, so the KG3-76modification is observable as a gel shift by using SDS-PAGE.

Copper “click” KG series Library. To identify novel fragments on KG1that would improve labeling of p53 Y220C, a copper “click” library wassynthesized (FIGS. 27-29 ). Alkyne substituted carbazoles weresynthesized as described in Al-Balushi R., et al., Inorganic Chemistry,2004, with the acrylamide attached in the final step similar to KG1synthesis (FIG. 27 ). In a 96-well plate, 2 uL of 100 mM carbazole (inDMSO) was mixed with 2.2 uL 100 mM azide fragment (in DMSO, EnamineLtd.), 3.3 uL t-butyl alcohol, 2.5 uL 20 mM sodium ascorbate (in water)and 10 uL of a mix of3-(4-((Bis((1-(tert-butyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methyl)amino)methyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)propane-1-sulfonicacid (BTTES) and CuSO₄ (in water) to a final concentration of 2.5 mMBTTES and 500 uM CuSO₄ (FIG. 28 ). The reaction was complete after 4hours at room temperature with 60-90% conversion. 1 uL from each well ofthe 96-well click library was transferred into a mixture of 1 uM p53Y220C recombinant protein in 50 mM HEPES pH 7, 150 mM NaCl, and 50 uMEDTA at 4° C. The reaction proceeded for 1 hour before being quenchedwith 0.03% formic acid and analyzed by LC/MS (FIG. 28 ). The percentlabeling for the azide fragments (Enamine Ltd.) ranged from 5-80% in thescreen, showing improvement compared to the starting alkyne derivatives(FIG. 29A). The top hits from the “click” library were scaled up from 20uL to 2 mL and purified by HPLC. Each purified compound was tested forp53 Y220C labeling and pyrrolidine fragments were found to label >95%(FIG. 29B).

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1. A compound having the formula:

where L¹ is a bond or covalent linker; R¹ is a transcriptionalcoactivator binding moiety; R² is independently halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX²₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D),—SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2),—NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C),—NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substitutedor unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl; two adjacent R² substituents may optionally bejoined to form a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, orsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), andR^(2D) are independently hydrogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂,—CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂,—COOH, —CONH₂, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂,—OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstitutedheteroaryl; R^(2A) and R^(2B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogenatom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; X² isindependently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I; n2 is independently an integer from 0to 4; m2 and v2 are independently 1 or 2; z2 is an integer from 0 to 7;and R³ is a covalent cysteine modifier moiety.
 2. The compound of claim1, wherein L¹ is -L¹⁰¹-L¹⁰²-L¹⁰³-L¹⁰⁴-L¹⁰⁵-; and L¹⁰¹, L¹⁰², L¹⁰³, L¹⁰⁴,and L¹⁰⁵ are independently a bond, —NH—, —S—, —O—, —C(O)—, —C(O)O—,—OC(O)—, —NHC(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)NH—, —NHC(NH)NH—, —C(S)—,substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, substituted or unsubstitutedheteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene, substitutedor unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstitutedarylene, substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene, or a bioconjugatelinker.
 3. The compound of claim 1, having the formula:

wherein R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independentlyhydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂,—CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C),—C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C),—NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂,—NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted orunsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. 4.-14.(canceled)
 15. The compound of claim 1, having the formula:

wherein R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independentlyhydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂,—CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C),—C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C),—NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂,—NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted orunsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. 16.-19.(canceled)
 20. The compound of claim 1, wherein R³ is

and R¹⁶, R¹⁷, and R¹⁸ are independently hydrogen, oxo, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂,—NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH,—NHOH, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —N₃, substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstitutedheteroaryl. 21.-24. (canceled)
 25. The compound of claim 1, wherein thetranscriptional coactivator binding moiety is a BRD4 binding moiety,wherein the BRD4 binding moiety has the formula:


26. (canceled)
 27. The compound of claim 1, wherein the transcriptionalcoactivator binding moiety is a p300 binding moiety, wherein the P300binding moiety has the formula:


28. (canceled)
 29. The compound of claim 1, wherein the transcriptionalcoactivator binding moiety is a glucocorticoid receptor binding moiety,wherein the glucocorticoid receptor binding moiety has the formula:


30. (canceled)
 31. The compound of claim 1, wherein L¹ is

wherein p is an integer from 1 to
 10. 32. The compound of claim 1,having the formula

wherein p is an integer from 1 to
 8. 33. A compound having the formula:

wherein R² is independently halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃,—OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C),—C(O)—OR^(2C), —C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D),—NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C), —NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃,—NS(O)F₂, —NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedcycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substitutedor unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; twoadjacent R² substituents may optionally be joined to form a substitutedor unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(2A), R^(2B), R^(2C), and R^(2D) areindependently hydrogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂,—CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂,—OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, —OCH₂Cl,—OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substitutedor unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(2A)and R^(2B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionallybe joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl orsubstituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; X² is independently —F, —Cl,—Br, or —I; n2 is independently an integer from 0 to 4; m2 and v2 areindependently 1 or 2; z2a is an integer from 0 to 8; and R³ is acovalent cysteine modifier moiety.
 34. The compound of claim 33, havingthe formula:

wherein R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independentlyhydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂,—CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C),—C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C),—NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂,—NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted orunsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. 35.-38.(canceled)
 39. The compound of claim 33, having the formula:

wherein R^(2.1), R^(2.2), R^(2.3), and R^(2.4) are independentlyhydrogen, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂,—CN, —SO_(n2)R^(2D), SO_(v2)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—ONR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2C)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —NHC(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B),—N(O)_(m2), —NR^(2A)R^(2B), —C(O)R^(2C), —C(O)—OR^(2C),—C(O)NR^(2A)R^(2B), —OR^(2D), —NR^(2A)SO₂R^(2D), —NR^(2A)C(O)R^(2C),—NR^(2A)C(O)OR^(2C), —NR^(2A)OR^(2C), —SF₅, —N₃, —NS(O)F₂,—NS(O)FNR^(2A)R^(2B), substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted orunsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. 40.(canceled)
 41. The compound of claim 33, wherein R³ is

and R¹⁶, R¹⁷, and R¹⁸ are independently hydrogen, oxo, halogen, —CCl₃,—CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F,—CH₂I, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂,—NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH,—NHOH, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,—OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂F, —N₃, substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted orunsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstitutedheteroaryl 42.-45. (canceled)
 46. A pharmaceutical compositioncomprising the compound of claim 1 and a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient.
 47. A method of increasing the level of a protein in a cell,wherein the level of the protein is regulated by p53, said methodcomprising contacting the cell with a compound of claim
 1. 48.(canceled)
 49. (canceled)
 50. A method of treating cancer, said methodcomprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effectiveamount of a compound of claim
 1. 51.-58. (canceled)
 59. A method oftreating a p53 mutant cancer in a subject in need thereof, said methodcomprising administering to the subject an effective amount of acompound of claim
 1. 60.-69. (canceled)
 70. A method of treating ap53^(+/mut) cancer, said method comprising administering to a subject inneed thereof an effective amount of a p53 mutant agonist to saidsubject.
 71. (canceled)
 72. (canceled)
 73. A method of treating ap53^(+/mut) cancer, said method comprising administering to a subject inneed thereof an effective amount of a compound of claim 1 to saidsubject.